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S657 TWA

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 TWA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,405 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 95,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 91,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 86,497 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 86,497 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 82,647 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 82,647 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S657 TWA is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S657 TWA, 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 S657 TWA registered?

S657 TWA is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S657 TWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S657 TWA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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