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T997 AFV

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 AFV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,004 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,808 miles

O/s front brake disc warped

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

O/s front brake disc warped

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,683 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T997 AFV is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T997 AFV, 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 T997 AFV registered?

T997 AFV is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T997 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T997 AFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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