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V689 GND

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,088 mi
Last recorded68,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 GND
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 68,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,918 miles

nearside front tyre wearing from inside edge

Fail 7 Aug 2013 48,918 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing from inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,898 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 42,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,150 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge,3/4 tread ok

slight play in offside steering rack.

wiper blades split slightly.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,132 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge,3/4 tread ok

rear disc's pitted.

slight play in offside steering rack.

wiper blades split slightly.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,207 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 31,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,166 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.3/4 tread ok

Pass 9 Nov 2006 22,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 20,740 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 20,738 miles

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

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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V689 GND is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V689 GND, 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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V689 GND is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V689 GND safe to buy?

The MOT history for V689 GND shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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