MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight 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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside inner rack joint
slight play in steering column
slight play play in nearside inner rack joint
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside inner rack joint
slight play in steering column
slight play play in nearside inner rack joint
play in both sides of steering rack † †side to side movement in upper wishbone o/s/f
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S820 SGV is a 1998 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 91,702 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 825 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S820 SGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 825 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S820 SGV registered?
S820 SGV is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 5 October 1998.
Is S820 SGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S820 SGV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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