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S892 BPA

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,115 mi
Last recorded105,115 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 BPA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 105,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 105,103 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,606 miles

freeplay in steering rack

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)

Oil leak

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,974 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs show slight run out

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 77,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,497 miles

OIL LOW †FRONT DISCS RUSTY ON EDGES †EXHAUST FRONT PIPE CORRODED

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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S892 BPA is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S892 BPA, 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 S892 BPA registered?

S892 BPA is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S892 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S892 BPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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