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V604 KHD

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,612 mi
Last recorded111,612 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 KHD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 111,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sills to rear floor corroded

Offside Front seat loose

Offside Rear sill to floor corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside tell tale not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s

fuel pipes corroded

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2025 110,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 110,406 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 109,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 109,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around offside rearmost mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing panel / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill ( Hole 1 ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (Hole 2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion of vehicle

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,875 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

battery insecure but not likely to cause damage.

general corrosion to body parts and suspension components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,763 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,979 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 100,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,939 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 79,833 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,833 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,049 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 77,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,042 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 67,804 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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V604 KHD is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V604 KHD, 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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V604 KHD is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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