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V214 GDV

1999 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,795 mi
Last recorded109,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 GDV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 109,795 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 109,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,118 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 84,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,037 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 67,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,112 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 53,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,256 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 38,256 miles

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

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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V214 GDV is a 1999 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V214 GDV, 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

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What year was V214 GDV registered?

V214 GDV is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V214 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V214 GDV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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