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S560 NGA

1999 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,525 mi
Last recorded92,525 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 NGA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,446 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 89,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

N/s inner driveshaft boot split

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,723 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,716 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 64,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine leaking oil

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine leaking oil

Pass 30 Sep 2006 108,278 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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S560 NGA is a 1999 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S560 NGA, 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 S560 NGA registered?

S560 NGA is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S560 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S560 NGA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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