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V922 FGB

1999 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,947 mi
Last recorded92,947 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV922 FGB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 92,947 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both front ball joint dust covers burst

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank and pipes corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2008 92,947 miles

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

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

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)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both front ball joint dust covers burst

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank and pipes corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,990 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

fuel tank/straps corroded

oil leak at gearbox

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

sump/pan corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2007 81,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

all metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

fuel tank/straps corroded

nearside front mudflap insecure

oil leak at gearbox

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

sump/pan corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 72,821 miles

feul tank showing corrosion

front discs corroded slightly

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak at engine

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2006 72,821 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak at engine

rear wiper split

fuel tank showing corrosion

both front brake discs corroded slightly

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

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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V922 FGB is a 1999 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V922 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.

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What year was V922 FGB registered?

V922 FGB is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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