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V862 SOE

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,005 mi
Last recorded65,005 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 SOE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,005 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 65,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,816 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 59,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,956 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 55,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,932 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 51,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,442 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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V862 SOE is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V862 SOE, 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

How do I check the history of V862 SOE?

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What year was V862 SOE registered?

V862 SOE is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 25 September 1999.

Is V862 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V862 SOE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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