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V498 FCH

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,193 mi
Last recorded45,193 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 FCH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,193 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 44,631 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

both front tyres worn

security of front bumper

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V498 FCH is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V498 FCH, 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 V498 FCH registered?

V498 FCH is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V498 FCH safe to buy?

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