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S301 TNP

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

126,789 mi
Last recorded126,789 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 TNP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 126,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 123,551 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 123,551 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 117,235 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 117,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S301 TNP is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S301 TNP, 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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What year was S301 TNP registered?

S301 TNP is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S301 TNP safe to buy?

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