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S526 JRO

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,705 mi
Last recorded46,705 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 JRO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,705 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,692 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 33,766 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,766 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,036 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,367 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,926 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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S526 JRO is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S526 JRO, 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

How do I check the history of S526 JRO?

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What year was S526 JRO registered?

S526 JRO is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S526 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 JRO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S526 JRO have outstanding finance?

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