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S525 JBN

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,303 mi
Last recorded44,303 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 JBN
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,303 miles

Both front cv boots showing fatigue

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre section blowing slightly

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,303 miles

Both front cv boots showing fatigue

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre section blowing slightly

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,477 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

exhaust mid section corrosion

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre approaching legal limits

nearside front upper suspension bush slight play

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight steering rack fluid leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 37,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

exhaust mid section corrosion

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre approaching legal limits

nearside front upper suspension bush slight play

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight steering rack fluid leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,859 miles

Both front cv boots deteriorated

Both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Engine oil leak

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,909 miles

Slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,999 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 15,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S525 JBN is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S525 JBN, 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.

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What year was S525 JBN registered?

S525 JBN is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S525 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 JBN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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