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S347 SBE

1999 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 SBE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2009 87,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 85,956 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre inner shoulder worn.

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

Fail 1 May 2008 85,926 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner shoulder worn.

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

Pass 2 May 2007 72,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2007 72,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 64,507 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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S347 SBE is a 1999 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 S347 SBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S347 SBE?

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What year was S347 SBE registered?

S347 SBE is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S347 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S347 SBE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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