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T753 KFL

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,720 mi
Last recorded91,720 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT753 KFL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,720 miles

Slight play in both front rack arms

Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,585 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Slight play in both front rack arms

Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,401 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 81,216 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,036 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise tracking

offside front tyre bold on inner edge and only just legal

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear brake pipes

slight play in rack offside and nearside front

Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,560 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on 2.5-3mm tread depth

very slight play in steering rack offside and nearside front

Fail 10 Oct 2006 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre tread depth on 2.5-3mm

slight play in rack offside front

Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,338 miles

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

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

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

oil leak

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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T753 KFL is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T753 KFL, 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 T753 KFL registered?

T753 KFL is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T753 KFL safe to buy?

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