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S715 WOE

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,479 mi
Last recorded61,479 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 WOE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 61,479 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,875 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,131 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,354 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,946 miles

front/rear no plates slighty deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,244 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,232 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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S715 WOE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S715 WOE, 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 S715 WOE?

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What year was S715 WOE registered?

S715 WOE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S715 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 WOE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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