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V894 HNP

1999 Rover 820

Gold Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,200 mi
Last recorded147,200 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 HNP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 147,200 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 128,632 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 127,687 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 127,345 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 122,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 68,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,342 miles

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

front sceen chipped

Fail 6 Mar 2008 149,340 miles

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

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

front sceen chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 26,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 20,613 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 20,613 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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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V894 HNP is a 1999 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V894 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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V894 HNP is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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