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C8 PWC

1999 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PWC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 109,372 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2009 109,372 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,130 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 106,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 97,222 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 97,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 83,252 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 83,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake balance borderline pass 23%

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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C8 PWC is a 1999 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 77,820 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 C8 PWC, 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 27 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 C8 PWC registered?

C8 PWC is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is C8 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 PWC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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