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T494 RHC

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,568 mi
Last recorded67,568 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 RHC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,568 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 67,567 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S Handbrake lower in effiency than N/S

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger wiper starting to split

Fail 13 Aug 2010 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S Handbrake lower in effiency than N/S

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger wiper starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,275 miles

Both front C.V boots worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2008 46,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,854 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,215 miles

rear disc corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2005 35,383 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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T494 RHC is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T494 RHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T494 RHC registered?

T494 RHC is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T494 RHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 RHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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