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S687 BCE

1998 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,713 mi
Last recorded95,713 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 BCE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 95,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 95,626 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 90,324 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 90,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2006 75,382 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 68,744 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S687 BCE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S687 BCE, 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 S687 BCE registered?

S687 BCE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S687 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 BCE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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