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V869 EGC

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,467 mi
Last recorded129,467 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 EGC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 129,467 miles

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

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

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

both number plates deteriorating

nearside rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear foot brake low reading

Fail 10 Oct 2011 129,404 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plates deteriorating

nearside rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear foot brake low reading

Pass 5 Nov 2010 119,216 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 119,117 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 84,416 miles

chip in o/s headlamp

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge on limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in o/s/f head lamp

steering rack damp

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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V869 EGC is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V869 EGC, 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 V869 EGC registered?

V869 EGC is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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