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S936 MJB

1998 Rover 820

Gold Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,963 mi
Last recorded181,963 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 MJB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 181,963 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 181,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

p.a.s oil leak

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 8 Oct 2007 165,896 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar d bush starting to swell from oil contamination

slight engine oil leak

slight play in rack end joints

Fail 8 Oct 2007 165,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f anti roll bar d bush starting to swell from oil contamination

slight engine oil leak

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 9 Oct 2006 148,677 miles

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 10 Oct 2005 127,200 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 127,111 miles

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

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

engine oil leak source unkown

slight play in both rack end joints

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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S936 MJB is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S936 MJB, 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 S936 MJB registered?

S936 MJB is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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