MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside front tyre split on outer wall
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s sill+body damage
n/s/front tyre poor wall condition
n/s/rear lamp incomplete
rear centre lap belt sticking
rear no plate poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s sill+body damage
n/s/front tyre poor wall condition
n/s/rear lamp incomplete
rear centre lap belt sticking
rear no plate poor condition
Oil leak
nearside door mirror slightly insecure
nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall not exposing cords
steering rack slightly damp
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S297 FGC is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 77,820 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 S297 FGC, 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 27 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S297 FGC registered?
S297 FGC is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 30 January 1999.
Is S297 FGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S297 FGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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