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V189 FGG

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 FGG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2007 86,432 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 76,078 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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V189 FGG is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 V189 FGG, 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

How do I check the history of V189 FGG?

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What year was V189 FGG registered?

V189 FGG is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V189 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V189 FGG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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