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S956 DNV

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 DNV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 73,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,233 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 69,233 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper brake hose union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,572 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,527 miles

Nearside nearside and offside outer sills have been welded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 64,526 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside nearside and offside outer sills have been welded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,497 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 64,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,459 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 63,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 57,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 52,969 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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S956 DNV is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red 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 S956 DNV, 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 S956 DNV registered?

S956 DNV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S956 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 DNV 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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