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V140 KFL

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,851 mi
Last recorded91,851 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 KFL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 91,851 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

offside front and rear tyres age cracking

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,333 miles

o/s cv gaiter deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2011 89,302 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,257 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,656 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 77,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,751 miles

n/s/r brake hose ferrule corroding

o/s and n/s front outer cv gaiters deteriorating

slight dampness around n/s steering rack gaiter

slight scratching front windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r brake hose ferrule corroding

o/s and n/s front outer cv gaiters deteriorating

slight dampness around n/s steering rack gaiter

slight scratching front windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,865 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 64,865 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,182 miles

Front roll bar links deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V140 KFL is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V140 KFL, 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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V140 KFL is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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