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S591 HOB

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,631 mi
Last recorded108,631 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 HOB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 108,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

alternator belt cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,830 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 86,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,351 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,025 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 56,995 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 47,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,545 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 41,504 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S591 HOB is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S591 HOB, 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 S591 HOB registered?

S591 HOB is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S591 HOB safe to buy?

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