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S336 AJE

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,633 mi
Last recorded84,633 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 AJE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 coilsprings badly corroded

both rear shock absorbers leaking

front brake disks corroded on inner face

offside rear tyres wrong load index

some play in nearside front tierod arm

Rear bumper insecure

rear brake disks badly corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,056 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 79,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,433 miles

play both sides steering rack suspect oil leak n/side of rack

rear discs poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 3 Dec 2008 74,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play both sides steering rack suspect oil leak n/side of rack

rear discs poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,000 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting.

both front brake pipes corroded.rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

both outer cv boots badly perished.

o/s/r bumper and quarter panel damaged.

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on inner edge.

play in both ballends of steering rack.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 69,000 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting.

both front brake pipes corroded.rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

both outer cv boots badly perished.

o/s/r bumper and quarter panel damaged.

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on inner edge.

play in both ballends of steering rack.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,493 miles

bottom of radiator deteriorated. †slight play in both ballends of steering rack. †o/s/f brake pipe corroded. †cv boots perished. †fuel filler breather pipes corroded.

rear exhaust section corroded. †slight engine oil leaks. †steering rack slightly damp at n/s.

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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S336 AJE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S336 AJE, 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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S336 AJE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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