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V200 DLP

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 DLP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

nearside front inner main beam lamp not working

Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,256 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

nearside front inner main beam lamp not working

Fail 19 Sep 2009 79,829 miles

Grease Around Nearside C/V Gaitor Although It Is Not Split Or Insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Leaking Slightly

Nearside Steering Rack Damp But Not Split Or Insecure

Offside C/V Gaitor Perished

Offside Front & Offside Rear Tyres Have Perished Sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Close To The Legal Limit

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil Leak From Engine

Rear Brake Pipes Slighty Corroded

Small Chip In Offside Headlamp Lens Not Affecting The Beam Pattern

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,829 miles

Grease Around Nearside C/V Gaitor Although It Is Not Split Or Insecure

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Leaking Slightly

Nearside Steering Rack Damp But Not Split Or Insecure

Offside C/V Gaitor Perished

Offside Front & Offside Rear Tyres Have Perished Sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Close To The Legal Limit

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

Oil Leak From Engine

Rear Brake Pipes Slighty Corroded

Small Chip In Offside Headlamp Lens Not Affecting The Beam Pattern

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2008 74,267 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,447 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 67,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 67,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,259 miles

Dampness to nearside of steering rack

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre outter wall badly damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 60,259 miles

Dampness to nearside of steering rack

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outter wall badly damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2006 60,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 59,007 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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V200 DLP is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 V200 DLP, 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 V200 DLP registered?

V200 DLP is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V200 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V200 DLP shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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