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T274 BBK

1999 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,058 mi
Last recorded52,058 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 BBK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs are pitted

n/s steering arm play

n/s wing mirrior damaged but still provide a view of the road

o/s steering arm play

rear discs are pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs are pitted

n/s steering arm play

n/s wing mirrior damaged but still provide a view of the road

o/s steering arm play

rear discs are pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s h/lamp damaged

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2010 46,328 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s h/lamp damaged

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2009 39,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches (thick mud)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 39,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches (thick mud)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,671 miles

Off side front tyre wearing close to limit markers and fitted to spare on car.

Slight play in off side front upper wish bone bushs.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,608 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joint's

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,652 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 27,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack, off side

small hole in stop light lens. [repaired ]

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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T274 BBK 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 T274 BBK, 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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T274 BBK is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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