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S561 FDM

1999 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,311 mi
Last recorded84,311 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 FDM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,311 miles

Handbrake lever has excessive travel.

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

Steering rack has slight wear.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 84,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Handbrake lever has excessive travel.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering rack has slight wear.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 78,404 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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S561 FDM is a 1999 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S561 FDM, 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 S561 FDM?

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What year was S561 FDM registered?

S561 FDM is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S561 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 FDM shows 3 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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