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T421 RJE

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,247 mi
Last recorded153,247 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT421 RJE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 153,247 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 150,211 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2011 148,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear discs pitted

was a noise for power steering pump ?

Fail 21 Apr 2011 148,087 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear discs pitted

was a noise for power steering pump ?

Pass 29 Apr 2010 143,093 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 143,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 138,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 138,576 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 138,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 138,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 134,927 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 134,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 122,554 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 110,181 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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T421 RJE is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T421 RJE, 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 T421 RJE registered?

T421 RJE is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T421 RJE safe to buy?

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