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T689 RPD

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,033 mi
Last recorded125,033 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 RPD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 125,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 118,030 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 115,421 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 115,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 112,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,130 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 109,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T689 RPD is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 T689 RPD, 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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T689 RPD is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T689 RPD safe to buy?

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