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S66 JES

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,983 mi
Last recorded121,983 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 JES
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 112,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 101,711 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 101,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,024 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 90,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,002 miles

N/S rear child seat fitted, seatbelt not tested.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,087 miles

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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S66 JES is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S66 JES, 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 S66 JES?

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What year was S66 JES registered?

S66 JES is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S66 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 JES shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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