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V893 JPU

1999 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,862 mi
Last recorded30,862 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 JPU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,862 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 30,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 30,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Front fog light cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise fuel cleaner

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil residue at engine.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 30,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil residue at engine.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,926 miles

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

Oil residue at engine.

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,915 miles

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

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

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

Oil residue at engine.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,905 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,492 miles

Corrosion/pitting at NSR and OSR brake discs.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots deteriorated.

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

front pipi been repiared

Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion/pitting at NSR and OSR brake discs.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots deteriorated.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,818 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 25,806 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,263 miles

All 4 tyres perished at outer sidewalls.

Battery loose.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

OSF wiper smearing slightly and splitting.

Oil residue on OSF shock absorber.

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

Slight pitting at outer faces of both rear brake discs.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake efforts just passed at 16%

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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V893 JPU is a 1999 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V893 JPU, 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 V893 JPU registered?

V893 JPU is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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