MOT Status
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110,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing un-even
Coolant tank insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight perishing to n/s/rear sidewall
slight play in.o/s/track control steering arm
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
N/S Front Indicator Cover Damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Disc's Pitted
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking Brake Travel Getting High
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
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V428 GHY is a 1999 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 V428 GHY, 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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V428 GHY is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 26 October 1999.
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