MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
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S428 VNG is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S428 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.
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What year was S428 VNG registered?
S428 VNG is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S428 VNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S428 VNG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S428 VNG have outstanding finance?
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