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V590 PEV

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,846 mi
Last recorded111,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 PEV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,846 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,117 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,407 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,171 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak, os rack damp, exhaust temp repaire, ns ball joint slight play, both rear shocks mist off oil, fuel neck pipe cracking,

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,552 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,146 miles

Both rear brake disks are worn and rusty on the inner face

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 58,933 miles

long hand brake travel

near side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

off side rear front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,757 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Hand brake has long travel

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,629 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 36,629 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,555 miles

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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V590 PEV is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V590 PEV, 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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V590 PEV is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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