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T461 KTW

1999 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,304 mi
Last recorded78,304 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT461 KTW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 78,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 78,190 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 77,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,396 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,879 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,120 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,120 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,854 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,093 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 68,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,551 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,248 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 56,321 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,321 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,486 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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T461 KTW is a 1999 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T461 KTW, 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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T461 KTW is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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