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V758 KGX

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV758 KGX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,664 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

battery slightly insecure

front brakes have slight imbalance on application

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

slight side to side movement in steering rack at mountings

Fail 26 Aug 2014 124,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

battery slightly insecure

front brakes have slight imbalance on application

nearside headlamp adjuster broken

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

slight side to side movement in steering rack at mountings

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,976 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre worn and stepped on inner egde

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,001 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 99,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to n/s sill

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s sill

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,870 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,455 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 89,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine uneven at idle

handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 10 Oct 2006 75,860 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 64,773 miles

off-side front top suspension arm inner mounting bush just servicable. †

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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V758 KGX is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V758 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V758 KGX registered?

V758 KGX is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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