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S945 WOM

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,555 mi
Last recorded85,555 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 WOM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,555 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shock absorbers damp

n/s/r tyre edge wear & 2.5mm tread

nail in o/s/r tyre & 3mm tread

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,554 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shock absorbers damp

n/s/r tyre edge wear & 2.5mm tread

nail in o/s/r tyre & 3mm tread

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,237 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded rear brake pads worn low

slight noise on n/s rear bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,237 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded rear brake pads worn low

slight noise on n/s rear bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,221 miles

n/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,980 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

Fail 17 Aug 2009 69,483 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear shock bsorbers are damp as is the power steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,483 miles

both rear shock bsorbers are damp as is the power steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,713 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,951 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.5mm †o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm †LIMIT IS 1.6mm

Fail 15 Aug 2007 60,951 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.5mm †o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2mm †LIMIT IS 1.6mm

Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,416 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

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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S945 WOM is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S945 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.

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What year was S945 WOM registered?

S945 WOM is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S945 WOM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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