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V141 FGV

1999 Rover 820

Blue Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

179,510 mi
Last recorded179,510 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 FGV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 179,510 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 164,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2009 164,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 150,833 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 150,833 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 135,229 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 135,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 120,926 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 120,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 100,734 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 100,734 miles

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

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

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

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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V141 FGV is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V141 FGV, 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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V141 FGV is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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