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S409 AET

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,937 mi
Last recorded194,937 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 AET
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 194,937 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 194,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 191,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 191,057 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 185,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 177,651 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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S409 AET is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S409 AET, 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 S409 AET registered?

S409 AET is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S409 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 AET shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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