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V905 FGB

1999 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 FGB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,420 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 95,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

turbo return pipe leaking oil

Pass 30 Jul 2008 88,870 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 88,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,017 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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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V905 FGB is a 1999 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V905 FGB, 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 V905 FGB registered?

V905 FGB is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V905 FGB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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