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S566 LRW

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,884 mi
Last recorded84,884 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 LRW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 84,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in n/s steering rack

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/floors/brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 79,169 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,299 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,746 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 70,994 miles

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

Offside 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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S566 LRW is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S566 LRW, 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 S566 LRW registered?

S566 LRW is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S566 LRW safe to buy?

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