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S959 APD

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,297 mi
Last recorded76,297 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 APD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,297 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 76,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,612 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,340 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

long hand brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,542 miles

slight play in both front top arm inner bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,931 miles

engine oil leaks

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight movement in off side front upper suspension arm mounting bush

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,377 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,192 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,220 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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S959 APD is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S959 APD, 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 S959 APD registered?

S959 APD is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S959 APD safe to buy?

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