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S963 WOE

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,849 mi
Last recorded56,849 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 WOE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,849 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,962 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,379 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 48,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 399,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,958 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,117 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,613 miles

o/s rack end showing signs of movement/wear (not track rod end)

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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S963 WOE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S963 WOE, 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 S963 WOE?

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What year was S963 WOE registered?

S963 WOE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S963 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S963 WOE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S963 WOE have outstanding finance?

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