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S54 KFC

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,592 mi
Last recorded74,592 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 KFC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,204 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 66,176 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)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 65,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 23 Aug 2005 63,924 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 63,924 miles

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

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

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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S54 KFC is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S54 KFC, 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 S54 KFC registered?

S54 KFC is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S54 KFC safe to buy?

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