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S870 OSL

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,769 mi
Last recorded59,769 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 OSL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,796 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,373 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 52,764 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,764 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,486 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,476 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 46,347 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror condition

Fail 18 Oct 2005 42,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S870 OSL is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S870 OSL, 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 S870 OSL registered?

S870 OSL is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S870 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 OSL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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