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S324 GTM

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,909 mi
Last recorded189,909 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS324 GTM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 189,909 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 89,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 189,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f brake binding on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 189,909 miles

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 18 Oct 2012 189,909 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 4 May 2011 189,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

advise oil around power steering pump but no leak found at time of test and oil level ok

advise oil leak from gearbox

advise surface cracks in front cv boots

Pass 4 May 2011 189,909 miles

advise oil around power steering pump but no leak found at time of test and oil level ok

advise oil leak from gearbox

advise surface cracks in front cv boots

Pass 6 May 2010 189,909 miles

advise very slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 20 Mar 2009 187,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 179,552 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise exhaust cat heat sheild loose

advise radiator corroded

advise slight play in nsf lower ball joint

advise stone chip on screen

Fail 3 Mar 2008 179,552 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise radiator corroded

advise engine oil leak

advise exhaust cat heat sheild loose

advise slight play in nsf lower ball joint

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 5 Mar 2007 174,845 miles

advise oil weap from sump

advise slight play in nsf lower ball joint

advise some inbalance shown on front brakes

advisestone chip on screen

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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S324 GTM is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S324 GTM, 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 S324 GTM registered?

S324 GTM is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S324 GTM safe to buy?

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