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V472 HHY

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,035 mi
Last recorded110,035 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 HHY
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both outer sills have corrision

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 104,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2014 96,035 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,326 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,265 miles

unable to assess condition of pipe(tail section exhaust) under leak repair

Fail 10 Jan 2013 91,265 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

unable to assess condition of pipe(tail section exhaust) under leak repair

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,884 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,215 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 84,215 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

unable to execute an emmission test (excessive system leakeage)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 83,213 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 83,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,066 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and worn inner faces

Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,965 miles

Offside Rear 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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V472 HHY is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V472 HHY, 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 V472 HHY registered?

V472 HHY is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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