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S752 VUK

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,178 mi
Last recorded176,178 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 VUK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 176,178 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 176,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 153,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 153,485 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 128,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 105,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 105,729 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 82,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 82,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S752 VUK is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S752 VUK, 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 S752 VUK registered?

S752 VUK is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S752 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 VUK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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