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T263 JGA

1999 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,442 mi
Last recorded81,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 JGA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,442 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,407 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 78,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,744 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 74,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,620 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 67,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,986 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,983 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HANDBRAKE JUST PASSED BRAKE TEST MAY REQ REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,381 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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T263 JGA is a 1999 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T263 JGA, 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

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What year was T263 JGA registered?

T263 JGA is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is T263 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T263 JGA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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