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T497 LFL

1999 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,872 mi
Last recorded86,872 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 LFL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,872 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 86,868 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,272 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 75,272 miles

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

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INSECURE ONLY JUST OBTAINED EMMISION FIGURES

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2006 62,608 miles

Near sidefront lower ball joint boot split

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 50,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2004 40,510 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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T497 LFL is a 1999 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T497 LFL, 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 T497 LFL registered?

T497 LFL is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T497 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T497 LFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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