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S409 HBN

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 HBN
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 109,250 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 109,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,491 miles

Both front track rods have slight play in knuckle joints

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 98,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front track rods have slight play in knuckle joints

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 82,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 82,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 78,608 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 HBN is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S409 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

S409 HBN is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S409 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 HBN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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