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T909 NVW

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,796 mi
Last recorded145,796 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT909 NVW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 145,796 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 144,816 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around pas rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 143,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive around pas rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside inner rack joint light play

Pass 7 Aug 2023 143,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple blows in system and full of rusty water (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,849 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 142,395 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,971 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 141,971 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2019 141,060 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tyre wall to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2018 139,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 134,270 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,008 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 128,978 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 125,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 123,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 122,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 120,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 118,113 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 116,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 114,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T909 NVW is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T909 NVW, 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

How do I check the history of T909 NVW?

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What year was T909 NVW registered?

T909 NVW is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T909 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T909 NVW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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