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S977 DFE

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,340 mi
Last recorded115,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 DFE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 115,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 115,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,322 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 112,322 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 1 Dec 2006 106,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 100,739 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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S977 DFE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S977 DFE, 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 S977 DFE registered?

S977 DFE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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