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T881 RDC

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,627 mi
Last recorded85,627 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 RDC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 85,627 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear fuel neck corroded and smell of fuel but no sign of leaking

nearside rear handbrake effort not as efficient as offside rear brake effort. handbrake offside rear 189kg nearside rear 90kg

slight movement nearside front steering rack inner ball shank ball joint

Fail 16 Jan 2009 85,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 70,145 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS & FRONT SUBFRAME

Fail 20 Jan 2007 70,145 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS & FRONT SUBFRAME

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,877 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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T881 RDC is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 T881 RDC, 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 T881 RDC registered?

T881 RDC is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T881 RDC safe to buy?

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