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S938 KBK

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,840 mi
Last recorded174,840 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 KBK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 174,840 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 165,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced corrosion in fuel filler pipe/s

cut/split in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 28 Oct 2009 165,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced corrosion in fuel filler pipe/s

cut/split in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 11 Nov 2008 157,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 147,368 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 138,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 130,101 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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S938 KBK is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S938 KBK, 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 S938 KBK registered?

S938 KBK is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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