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S950 CHJ

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,094 mi
Last recorded66,094 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 CHJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,094 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING AND BLOWING.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKEPIPES RUSTING.

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,327 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING & PERRISHING.FRONT BRAKEPADS ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING & PERRISHING.FRONT BRAKEPADS ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,627 miles

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING SOON. N/SIDE C.V BOOT PERRISHING SOON

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,400 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 58,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,230 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,228 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,967 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 41,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 29,633 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 29,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S950 CHJ is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S950 CHJ, 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

How do I check the history of S950 CHJ?

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What year was S950 CHJ registered?

S950 CHJ is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S950 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 CHJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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