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1998 Rover 820 2.0L Petrol · S217 CBD

S217 CBD

1998 Rover 820 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03/08/1998. Recorded mileage 54,982 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1998cc

S217 CBD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
  • 54,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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S217 CBD Mileage History

  1. 31/05/202453,923 mi
  2. 31/05/202453,923 mi
  3. 02/05/202554,982 mi+1,059 mi
  4. 02/05/202554,982 mi

Average of roughly 1,151 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S217 CBD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 820 (S217 CBD) between May 2024 and May 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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