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S893 WOM

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,915 mi
Last recorded106,915 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 WOM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 106,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

the n/s/r brake pipe looks very corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 95,224 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 95,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,196 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 86,196 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 73,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S893 WOM is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S893 WOM, 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 S893 WOM registered?

S893 WOM is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S893 WOM safe to buy?

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