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T255 RPA

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,595 mi
Last recorded129,595 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 RPA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,595 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUB FRAME. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS AREA IN GENERAL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 129,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition CENTER SCREEN CRACKED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUB FRAME. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS AREA IN GENERAL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 129,577 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking MAIN PIPE ALONG CHASSIS SIDE. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1. REAR CROSS MEMBER. 2.N/S CHASSIS NEXT TO REAR AXLE TIE BAR. 3.O/S AND N/S SILL AREA NEAR REAR AXLE TIE BAR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE O/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AREA AT REAR OF VEHICLE. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 127,520 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 127,520 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam O/S (1.7.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S REAR (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 119,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front control arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded same as suspension pescribed area (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded same as suspension pescribed area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front control arm (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 110,068 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 101,490 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 96,942 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 96,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 79,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,867 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T255 RPA is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T255 RPA, 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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T255 RPA is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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