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T964 LRJ

1999 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,663 mi
Last recorded126,663 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT964 LRJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 126,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs scored

Pass 1 Oct 2009 124,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 124,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center brake light has three bulbs not working

nearside front brake pipe into flexible brake hose shows signs of initial corrosion

offside rear flexi hose furrell shows signs of initial corrosion

slight play in offside & nearside steering rack ends

Pass 19 Aug 2008 121,274 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 121,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 116,384 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 116,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T964 LRJ is a 1999 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T964 LRJ, 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 T964 LRJ registered?

T964 LRJ is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T964 LRJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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