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V169 PJW

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,319 mi
Last recorded116,319 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 PJW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 116,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

i)front coil springs corroded ii)battery loose iii)spare tyre deflated iv)off side rear brake pipe corroded v)oil leaks to engine and transmission vi)slight play near side front wheel bearing.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 116,319 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working OSR (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

i)front coil springs corroded ii)battery loose iii)spare tyre deflated iv)off side rear brake pipe corroded v)oil leaks to engine and transmission vi)slight play near side front wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

N/S/R FUEL PIPE BADLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension leg upper mount/fuel filler neck (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre tread cracked and worn on inner

rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,557 miles

i)Drivers door stiff opening from inside.ii)Repair made to off side rear outer sill.iii)Front bumper fixing loose on off side.iv)Rear number plate delaminated.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 109,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

i)Drivers door stiff opening from inside.ii)Repair made to off side rear outer sill.iii)Front bumper fixing loose on off side.iv)Rear number plate delaminated.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,045 miles

Near side front track rod end lock pin missing.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 108,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Near side front track rod end lock pin missing.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,733 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 93,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,431 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,858 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

slight buldge on n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,774 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

p/s belr split

Fail 2 Nov 2006 82,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 78,921 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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V169 PJW is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V169 PJW, 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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What year was V169 PJW registered?

V169 PJW is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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