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T745 AJB

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,155 mi
Last recorded132,155 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 AJB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 132,155 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 132,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 125,444 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 125,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2006 116,320 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 116,320 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front suspension lower joint gaitors split,,n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

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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T745 AJB is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T745 AJB, 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 T745 AJB registered?

T745 AJB is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T745 AJB safe to buy?

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