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W266 NFH

2000 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,138 mi
Last recorded123,138 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 82086,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 NFH
MakeRover
Model820
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 123,138 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 112,920 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,651 miles

Front wiper blades spliting

NSR Tyre perished and worn uneven

OSR Tyre worn uneven on edge

Off side outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 102,531 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

NSR Tyre perished and worn uneven

Front wiper blades spliting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR Tyre worn uneven on edge

Off side outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,716 miles

handbrake travel excessive.

o/s and n/s lower ball joints slightly worn.

o/s and n/s outer cv gaiters deteriateing.

power steering cooler pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,404 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Slight judder and imbalance on front brakes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 82,404 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,983 miles

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

Steering rack slightly worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 76,983 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,913 miles

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

o/s front tyre worninner edge. o/s rear mud flap insecure.

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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W266 NFH is a 2000 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 86,438 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 W266 NFH, 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 26 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W266 NFH is a 2000 Rover 820, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W266 NFH safe to buy?

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