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V686 FFS

1999 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,926 mi
Last recorded70,926 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 FFS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,054 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,158 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,153 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,535 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,479 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,040 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,447 miles

front brake pads low

nearside and offside front tyres scrubbing

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2005 29,707 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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V686 FFS is a 1999 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V686 FFS, 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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V686 FFS is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V686 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V686 FFS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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