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T503 BSN

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,189 mi
Last recorded43,189 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 BSN
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 43,189 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 43,189 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 42,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and N/S/R. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body and suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,294 miles

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

Corrosion to under body and suspension components.

Fuel tank corroded.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,094 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Small fuel leak around tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 41,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 41,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe corroded and split. Emissions not tested. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,654 miles

rear of outer and inner sill areas corroded and getting weak.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 41,654 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating discs worn and very pitted. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases beside flange previous repair area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured to suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheelbearing not tested due to binding brake.

rear of outer and inner sill areas corroded and getting weak.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded evidence of not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sills evidence of corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2018 41,558 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section resembles a teabag (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side & offside poor (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 all discs corroded evidence of not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sills evidence of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,453 miles

Handbrake could be better on the nearside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,375 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

headlamp aim low so reset adjuster on 0 and rechecked and ok

Fail 21 Jun 2016 41,375 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding calliper is seized (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor effort at offside & nearside is worser (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

headlamp aim low so reset adjuster on 0 and rechecked and ok

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,234 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,166 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2012 41,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,210 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 40,210 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,860 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 33,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs are slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 28 Jul 2005 31,612 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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T503 BSN is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T503 BSN, 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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T503 BSN is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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