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S991 MJB

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,275 mi
Last recorded81,275 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 MJB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,275 miles

Fuel lines corroded

N/S/F indecator lense smashed but has tape over it

N/S/F steering rack gaiter cracking

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 29 Nov 2010 81,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel lines corroded

N/S/F indecator lense smashed but has tape over it

N/S/F steering rack gaiter cracking

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,853 miles

N/S/F indercator lense smashed but taped up.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion on rear fuel lines

Slight play in the steering rack

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,853 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/F indercator lense smashed but taped up.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion on rear fuel lines

Slight play in the steering rack

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Run out os front brake attention soon

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

front number plate poor

Fail 16 Dec 2008 72,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate poor

Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,798 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front n/s indicator lens poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2007 68,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front n/s indicator lens poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF side lamp cover damaged. †

Fail 19 Dec 2006 63,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Auxilary belt perished.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS&OS brake dics,s worn -change with next set of pads.

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,759 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 58,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight movement/play in ns upper wishbone inner bush or pin. †Auxilary belt perishing.

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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S991 MJB is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S991 MJB, 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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S991 MJB is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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