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T959 RPL

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,448 mi
Last recorded66,448 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT959 RPL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 66,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,598 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 65,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,135 miles

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.

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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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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