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V106 DPD

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 DPD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,592 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 106,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,065 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 100,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shocks damp

drivers exterior handle sticks open

offside rear tyre on legal limit

play in both lower ball joints when barred

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,592 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 94,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both cv boots damp with grases but no splits

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear shocks damp

power steering rack damp

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,669 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 86,654 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front c/v boots stick on type and slightly leaking greese

several tiny chips

Pass 5 Jan 2008 78,324 miles

Add 2.0 Litres Of Engine Oil, Nearside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency @ 160 Kgs,Rear Number Plate Deteriated, Springs,Linkages,Cables,Etc All Dry & Require Lubrication.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 78,266 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Add 2.0 Litres Of Engine Oil, Nearside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency @ 160 Kgs,Rear Number Plate Deteriated, Springs,Linkages,Cables,Etc All Dry & Require Lubrication.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,829 miles

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

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

advice repaire made on center exhaust pipe

Fail 5 Jan 2007 70,777 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice repaire on center exhaust pipe

Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,069 miles

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

minor play in o/s/f rack end

o/s/f mirror damaged but still usable

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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V106 DPD is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V106 DPD, 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.

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V106 DPD is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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