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S915 XOL

1998 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,268 mi
Last recorded173,268 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 XOL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 173,268 miles

N/S rear disc faces pitted,efficiency not affected at present test.

both front wheel arch edges corroded,but no sharp exposed edges yet.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 173,226 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S rear disc faces pitted,efficiency not affected at present test.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SRS warning light on

both front wheel arch edges corroded,but no sharp exposed edges yet.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 166,740 miles

o/s and n/s rear discs inner faces corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 166,664 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear discs inner faces corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 163,215 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 160,712 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/side wiper blade rubber starting to split at outer end

Pass 16 Jan 2008 152,098 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 151,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 145,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 140,117 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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S915 XOL is a 1998 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S915 XOL, 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 S915 XOL registered?

S915 XOL is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S915 XOL safe to buy?

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