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S338 AJE

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,159 mi
Last recorded57,159 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 AJE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,159 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 138,009 miles

slight deterioration to o/s front c.v. boot

slight play to rear shock absorber piston rods

Pass 12 Nov 2007 123,261 miles

slight seepage of oil from power steering rack.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 123,261 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight seepage of oil from power steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 109,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 95,323 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S338 AJE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S338 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S338 AJE?

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What year was S338 AJE registered?

S338 AJE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S338 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S338 AJE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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