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S574 BJO

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 BJO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 64,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,820 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,651 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 54,515 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,752 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2006 52,705 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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S574 BJO is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S574 BJO, 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 S574 BJO registered?

S574 BJO is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S574 BJO safe to buy?

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