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TSU 817

1998 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

760,321 mi
Last recorded760,321 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSU 817
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2011 760,321 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 75,331 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 60,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 56,553 miles

rear indecators slightly white . †exhaust corroded not blowing . †brake pipe to o/s rear flexy bourder line .

Pass 20 May 2006 48,824 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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TSU 817 is a 1998 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TSU 817, 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 TSU 817?

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What year was TSU 817 registered?

TSU 817 is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is TSU 817 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSU 817 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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