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C9 RGE

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,826 mi
Last recorded34,826 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 RGE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,826 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 34,612 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,295 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 34,295 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 34,127 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside disc face scored on limit both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 34,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside disc face scored on limit both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,043 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,406 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy rear box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 32,460 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,577 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,716 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 28,695 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,690 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 26,690 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,038 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 21,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 May 2007 16,933 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 16,259 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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C9 RGE is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C9 RGE, 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.

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What year was C9 RGE registered?

C9 RGE is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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