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V36 FGD

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 FGD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 99,929 miles

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2008 99,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,178 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 95,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres 1.6mm on inner edges

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

two high level brake light bulbs inop

Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Oct 2006

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiper blades split

Fail 28 Sep 2006 91,223 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiper blades split

Pass 30 Sep 2005 80,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 80,601 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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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V36 FGD is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V36 FGD, 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 V36 FGD registered?

V36 FGD is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V36 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V36 FGD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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