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T471 LOP

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,242 mi
Last recorded80,242 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 LOP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 80,242 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 62,529 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brakes have corrosion

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake and rear brake pads low

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension arms worn

n/s/r shock absorber slight dampness of oil

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Mar 2013 53,146 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

OIL LEAK O/S OF ENGINE

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,915 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f top wishbone bushes slight wear

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,367 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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T471 LOP 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 92.9%.

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 T471 LOP, 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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T471 LOP is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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