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Rover 820

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

C9 RGEMOT history

C9 RGE is a green petrol Rover 820 first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 34,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
34,826 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C9 RGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C9 RGE was last recorded at 34,826 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,612 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,826 miles
  • 2025 – 34,612 miles
  • 2024 – 34,295 miles
  • 2023 – 34,127 miles
  • 2022 – 34,043 miles
  • 2021 – 33,406 miles
  • 2020 – 32,460 miles
  • 2013 – 32,039 miles
  • 2012 – 30,577 miles
  • 2011 – 28,716 miles
  • 2010 – 26,690 miles
  • 2009 – 23,833 miles
  • 2008 – 21,038 miles
  • 2007 – 16,933 miles
  • 2006 – 16,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,826 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,826 miles (+214)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    34,826 miles
    Test number
    137170170210
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass34,612 miles (+317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    505707112552
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass34,295 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    34,295 miles
    Test number
    986559096397
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail34,295 miles (+168)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,295 miles
    Test number
    138328900860
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass34,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,127 miles
    Test number
    798945622668
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside disc face scored on limit both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail34,127 miles (+84)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,127 miles
    Test number
    668683864517
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside disc face scored on limit both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,043 miles (+637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,043 miles
    Test number
    750010492053
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass33,406 miles (+946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,406 miles
    Test number
    897985409838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy rear box (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass32,460 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    32,460 miles
    Test number
    282975139338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,039 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,039 miles
    Test number
    428955673221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail32,034 miles (+1,457)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,034 miles
    Test number
    819848063238
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass30,577 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    807916472284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass28,716 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,716 miles
    Test number
    859481871221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,695 miles (+2,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,695 miles
    Test number
    855996161215
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass26,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    674660980295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,690 miles (+2,857)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    323048270238
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded and slightly worn

  17. Pass23,833 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,833 miles
    Test number
    463373259112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,038 miles
    Test number
    952335858172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,038 miles (+4,105)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,038 miles
    Test number
    291461858150
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  20. Pass16,933 miles (+674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,933 miles
    Test number
    542134547139
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass16,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,259 miles
    Test number
    511055146101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C9 RGE

Does C9 RGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C9 RGE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C9 RGE?
The MOT on C9 RGE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C9 RGE done?
C9 RGE was recorded at 34,826 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 933 miles a year.
Has C9 RGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C9 RGE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on C9 RGE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C9 RGE find?
C9 RGE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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