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T873 FWW

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,323 mi
Last recorded76,323 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT873 FWW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,658 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,322 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,320 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in rack

Fail 21 Aug 2008 48,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,696 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,247 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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T873 FWW is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T873 FWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T873 FWW registered?

T873 FWW is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T873 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T873 FWW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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