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S407 CNV

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 CNV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,151 miles

front and rear bumpers slight damage

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,094 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,895 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,052 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 57,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,598 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 54,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,641 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,309 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 50,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,209 miles

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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S407 CNV is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S407 CNV, 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 S407 CNV registered?

S407 CNV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S407 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S407 CNV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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