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T290 SHC

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,871 mi
Last recorded145,871 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 SHC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 145,871 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 145,598 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 145,592 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 145,241 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 145,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

power steering fluid below minimum level

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 143,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

wiper blades noisy operation

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2012 143,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

wiper blades noisy operation

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 139,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 139,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 134,702 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise frount number plate

Fail 1 Sep 2010 134,694 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise frount number plate

Pass 25 Aug 2009 130,440 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front number plate

advise tax disc posision

Fail 24 Aug 2009 130,440 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 130,435 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front number plate

advise tax disc position

Pass 6 Mar 2008 125,657 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2007 120,276 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2006 115,406 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 115,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

front no.plate damaged slightly

oil leak

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
Full Rover 820 reliability report

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T290 SHC is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T290 SHC, 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 T290 SHC registered?

T290 SHC is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T290 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T290 SHC shows 18 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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