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S583 OEC

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,222 mi
Last recorded89,222 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 OEC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,222 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 89,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,613 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 86,613 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,307 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,032 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 76,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S583 OEC is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S583 OEC, 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 S583 OEC registered?

S583 OEC is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S583 OEC safe to buy?

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