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S676 GAB

1998 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,940 mi
Last recorded180,940 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 GAB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 180,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 174,178 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded. Nearside front top ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 174,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fuel pipes corroded. Nearside front top ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 168,956 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 168,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 165,132 miles

Both rear tyre treads feathered.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 165,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyre treads feathered.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 160,815 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 160,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 156,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 151,661 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 148,813 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 148,813 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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S676 GAB is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S676 GAB, 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 S676 GAB registered?

S676 GAB is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S676 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S676 GAB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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