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S570 SLS

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS570 SLS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,122 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,042 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 90,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,299 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 86,299 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,903 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 80,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 75,657 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S570 SLS is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S570 SLS, 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

How do I check the history of S570 SLS?

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What year was S570 SLS registered?

S570 SLS is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S570 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S570 SLS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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