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S587 OHG

1998 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 OHG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 82,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 64,919 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 64,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S587 OHG is a 1998 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S587 OHG, 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 S587 OHG?

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What year was S587 OHG registered?

S587 OHG is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S587 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S587 OHG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S587 OHG have outstanding finance?

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