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S380 VNG

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,977 mi
Last recorded100,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 VNG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,977 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 100,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,787 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,687 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 82,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,918 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 77,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,327 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2007 71,235 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 63,627 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front top wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2005 56,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S380 VNG is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S380 VNG, 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

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What year was S380 VNG registered?

S380 VNG is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S380 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S380 VNG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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