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S829 OEC

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,972 mi
Last recorded141,972 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 OEC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2009 141,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 133,560 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 123,143 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

offside front tyre worn to limit and bald on both edges

Pass 5 Jan 2006 111,326 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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S829 OEC is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S829 OEC, 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 S829 OEC registered?

S829 OEC is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S829 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S829 OEC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S829 OEC have outstanding finance?

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