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T504 LFL

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,668 mi
Last recorded52,668 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT504 LFL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 52,668 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advise further inspection of front & rear brakes due to brake pads being corroded in carriers

All front & rear suspension components are heavily corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s outer perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s & n/s rear inner / outer sills corroded.

oil cooler pipes corroded

oil filter corroded

vehicle underside is corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front & rear suspension components are heavily corroded

o/s & n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s & n/s rear outer sills corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,033 miles

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

front & rear suspension components heavily corroded

front flexible brake hose shrouds corroded

o/s & n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s & n/s rear outer sills corroded

oil cooler pipes have heavy surface corrosion

rear flexible brake hose shrouds corroded

vehicle underside has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2017 50,649 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded.

Both rear sills are slightly corroded.

Front and rear suspension components have very heavy surface corrosion upon them

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded.

Vehicle underside has heavy surface corrosion evident.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 50,649 miles

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

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

Both inner sills slightly corroded.

Both rear sills are slightly corroded.

Front and rear suspension components have very heavy surface corrosion upon them

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded.

Vehicle underside has heavy surface corrosion evident.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,477 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

front & rear brakes corroded. Advise dismantle,clean & reassemble.

front suspension corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

underbody corrosion evident

Fail 10 Jul 2014 49,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both outer cv boots perished

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer cv boots perished

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,378 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 46,378 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag warning light on

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag warning light on

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,289 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 37,855 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,623 miles

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

n/s/f wheel slight bind

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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T504 LFL is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T504 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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T504 LFL is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 5 June 1999.

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