MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
front outer cv gaitors age cracking
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
play in steering rack
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
front outer cv gaitors age cracking
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
play in steering rack
stone chips in windscreen
battery insecure
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges close to legal limit
rear shocks getting weak
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/f steering rack drum stick
stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
engine oil leak
o/s/f wheel slightly binding
outer cv gaitors age cracking
rear shock absorbers getting weak
stone chips in windscreen
advance movement in both front top arm mounting rubbers
dampness around power steering rack
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
handbrake travel low
n/s/r tyre on legal limit at time of test only
rear pads weraing low
rubber suspension bushes age cracking
slight play in steering rack
stone chips in windcreen
advanced handbrake travel
dampness around power steering bottle
dampness around steering rack
n/s tyres worn on outer edges
slight damage on n/s/r tyre wall
slight wear on all discs
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T959 RPL 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 66.7%.
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 T959 RPL, 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 T959 RPL registered?
T959 RPL is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 27 March 1999.
Is T959 RPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for T959 RPL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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