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S901 FVV

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

166,732 mi
Last recorded166,732 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 FVV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 166,732 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 166,605 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 153,750 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 153,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 139,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 125,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 125,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 114,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 114,068 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 105,790 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2008 105,789 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,023 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 101,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre section in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2006 93,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 93,778 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 93,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S901 FVV is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S901 FVV, 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 S901 FVV registered?

S901 FVV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S901 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 FVV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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