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V578 GJB

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

124,639 mi
Last recorded124,639 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 GJB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 124,639 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 124,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake fluid leaking fro Clutch cylinder

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shokes bouncey

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 116,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 116,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 108,096 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs have slight surface rust

Fail 6 Sep 2007 108,096 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front o/s and n/s,and rear o/s and n/s brake discs are rusty

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 May 2007 108,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper is split

Pass 18 Sep 2006 97,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 97,532 miles

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

2 bulbs not working in high level stop light.

long travel on handbrake

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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V578 GJB is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V578 GJB, 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 V578 GJB registered?

V578 GJB is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V578 GJB safe to buy?

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