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S280 MFL

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,265 mi
Last recorded109,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 MFL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,265 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats missing at the time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2019 109,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats missing at the time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,976 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,454 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,989 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 710,401 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 68,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,840 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 63,841 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 63,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 63,171 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 820?

Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,012
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
19,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,076
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,826
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,216
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,025
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S280 MFL is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S280 MFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S280 MFL is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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