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S40 PJL

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,579 mi
Last recorded82,579 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 PJL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf and nsr tyre badly wearing on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf and nsr tyre badly wearing on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriate

steering rack leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,533 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 73,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,556 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,908 miles

Front number plate starting to crack but not affecting security at this time

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,531 miles

slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2006 51,531 miles

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

slight play in both sides of steering rack

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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S40 PJL is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S40 PJL, 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 S40 PJL registered?

S40 PJL is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S40 PJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 PJL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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