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V871 HNP

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,052 mi
Last recorded39,052 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 HNP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2014 39,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

battery slighty loose

damage to rear bumper

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,373 miles

front exhaust section badly corroded / pin holed

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rubber power steering pipe to rack showing signs of wear

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s/r light unit - but emits correct light colour

slight dampness detected around n/s steering rack gaitor area

slight play detected in n/s/f upper arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,370 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

slight dampness around n/s of steering rack

Fail 21 Dec 2010 35,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

chip in zone b of windscreen

exhaust system corroded from front to rear ( rear section pin holed )

handbrake travel high

power steering rack damp around n/s gaitor area

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,993 miles

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

chip in zone b of windscreen

exhaust system corroded from front to rear ( rear section pin holed )

handbrake travel high

power steering rack damp around n/s gaitor area

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,143 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust front to rear

Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust front to rear

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,150 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 32,135 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 294,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 294,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,576 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,562 miles

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

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

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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V871 HNP is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V871 HNP, 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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What year was V871 HNP registered?

V871 HNP is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V871 HNP safe to buy?

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