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S748 GTM

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 2357cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

102,666 mi
Last recorded102,666 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 GTM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,357cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,666 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 102,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 102,646 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested as inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam illuminates with position lamp

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2018 97,406 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,124 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 90,120 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,724 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,780 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,780 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

SRS warning light remains on

brake dics surface rust

Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake dics surface rust

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,742 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,382 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 78,377 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front bumper trim insecure.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 75,537 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,265 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 64,889 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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S748 GTM is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 2,357cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 S748 GTM, 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 S748 GTM registered?

S748 GTM is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S748 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S748 GTM shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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