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S948 OEO

1998 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,542 mi
Last recorded78,542 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 OEO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,542 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 78,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,278 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,191 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,441 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,441 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,744 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,892 miles

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

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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S948 OEO is a 1998 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S948 OEO, 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 S948 OEO registered?

S948 OEO is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S948 OEO safe to buy?

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