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V128 NVY

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,277 mi
Last recorded118,277 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 NVY
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 118,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 118,061 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,571 miles

Nearside Rear (STRONG ADVISE ) fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 114,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear (STRONG ADVISE ) fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,906 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 108,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,435 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,468 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,993 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 15,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,876 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 14,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,974 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,939 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 12,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 11,909 miles

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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V128 NVY is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V128 NVY, 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 V128 NVY registered?

V128 NVY is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V128 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V128 NVY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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