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T501 ENV

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,013 mi
Last recorded133,013 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT501 ENV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 133,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just passed 16%

Pass 16 Oct 2023 132,993 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%

Fail 3 Oct 2023 132,992 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,143 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2021 124,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 124,371 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside +nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,971 miles

brake effort 50%

Pass 19 Oct 2017 112,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,475 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 107,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 93,882 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,332 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,110 miles

both front tyres low on.tread

both rear tyres low on tread

exhaust rear corroded

front outer c,v boots starting to perish

rear brake discs corroded innner face

slight PLAY in o/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,324 miles

nearside and Offside front outer cv boots cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,349 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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T501 ENV is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T501 ENV, 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 T501 ENV registered?

T501 ENV is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T501 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T501 ENV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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