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V696 HAK

1999 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,235 mi
Last recorded144,235 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 HAK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 144,235 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 144,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive 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)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 137,315 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 137,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 131,790 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 131,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 116,368 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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V696 HAK is a 1999 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V696 HAK, 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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V696 HAK is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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