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R599 MTD

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,882 mi
Last recorded79,882 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 MTD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 79,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 79,763 miles

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Drivers side front brake pipe slightly corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,759 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust blowing slightly

Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight corrosion forming on underside

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,380 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded, drivers side worse advise replacement within six months

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside and sill

Exhaust system corroded

Freeplay present in steering rack and leaking slightly on the passenger side

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger side front outer C.V boot deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak

Steel ends of both front flexible brake hoses corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,112 miles

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

Corrosion forming on vehicle sills

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Power steering oil leak from steering rack

Rear number plate slightly faded

SLIGHT freeplay in both bottom ball joints

Slight corrosion forming on inner face of passenger side rear brake disc

Suspect front brake pads slightly low and discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Jan 2010 72,112 miles

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

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

Corrosion forming on vehicle sills

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Power steering oil leak from steering rack

Rear number plate slightly faded

SLIGHT freeplay in both bottom ball joints

Slight corrosion forming on inner face of passenger side rear brake disc

Suspect front brake pads slightly low and discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,471 miles

Corrosion present on vehicle sills

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Passenger side of steering rack leaking slightly

Rear number plate slightly faded

SLIGHT freeplay in both bottom balljoints

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Suspect 3-4,000 miles left on front brake pads and discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,145 miles

Centre stop light defective

FRont brake discs slightly worn-advise replacement when pads due (4-5,000 miles)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Slight corrosion forming on vehicle sills

Slight power steering oil leak-passenger side of steering rack

Suspect alternator bearings noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,350 miles

Alternator belt perished (minor cracks present)

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly (temporary repair carried out on middle section)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn-advise replacement when pads due (approx.4-5,000 miles)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded (drivers side worse)

Rear suspension inner bushes perished

Slight power steering oil leak-passenger side of steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,963 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 51,963 miles

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

Both rear inner track control arm bushes perished

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight power steering oil leak-steering rack area

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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R599 MTD is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R599 MTD, 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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What year was R599 MTD registered?

R599 MTD is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R599 MTD safe to buy?

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