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S35 FGX

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,806 mi
Last recorded126,806 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 FGX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 126,806 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 126,806 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,803 miles

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

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

parking brake just met requirments

surface corrsion on rear off o/s rear of sill

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,783 miles

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

exhaust deteriated

rear of sills have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2020 126,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriated

rear of sills have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,781 miles

exhaust system deteriated

surface corrsion on rear off both sills

Fail 18 Jan 2019 126,781 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust system deteriated

surface corrsion on rear off both sills

Pass 18 Jan 2018 126,729 miles

surface corrsion on rear of o/s sill

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,723 miles

surface corrsion on rear of o/s sill

Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,679 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 124,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 118,201 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 118,201 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,469 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,174 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 89,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 89,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,232 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,054 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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S35 FGX is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S35 FGX, 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 S35 FGX registered?

S35 FGX is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S35 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 FGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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