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S908 WOM

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,998 mi
Last recorded79,998 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 WOM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 79,998 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Majority of brake pipes covered in a material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Cambelt cover missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system rubbing on bodywork rear

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded and covered in underseal, majority of components corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 79,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever has no reserve travel, Handbrake efficiency low both sides. NSR and OSR (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed BET test failed, CO very high, test aborted as engine could overheat, cooling fans not cutting in (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Majority of brake pipes covered in a material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Cambelt cover missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system rubbing on bodywork rear

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded and covered in underseal, majority of components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,544 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,856 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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S908 WOM is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S908 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 S908 WOM registered?

S908 WOM is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S908 WOM safe to buy?

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