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Rover 820

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T879 ARAMOT history

T879 ARA is a silver petrol Rover 820 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 35,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
35,307 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 ARA was last recorded at 35,307 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2009: 23,606 miles, lower than 25,685 miles on 18 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,307 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 35,307 miles
  • 2020 – 35,267 miles
  • 2019 – 35,166 miles
  • 2018 – 35,136 miles
  • 2017 – 34,528 miles
  • 2016 – 33,515 miles
  • 2015 – 32,630 miles
  • 2014 – 31,012 miles
  • 2013 – 28,340 miles
  • 2012 – 27,133 miles
  • 2011 – 25,151 miles
  • 2010 – 24,441 miles
  • 2009 – 23,606 miles
  • 2007 – 25,685 miles
  • 2006 – 21,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,307 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear wiper worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    992163060073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail35,307 miles (+40)2 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    883053129560
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded filer neck
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn

  3. Pass35,267 miles (+101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,267 miles
    Test number
    486791646562
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake efficiency 16% minimum allowed 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper worn
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Pass35,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,166 miles
    Test number
    627429036609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,164 miles (+28)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    624955379107
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail35,136 miles (+608)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,136 miles
    Test number
    629237217403
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass34,528 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    327042255886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,515 miles (+885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,515 miles
    Test number
    373208272736
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on end of osr sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake pipes to flexi pipes
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminated

  9. Pass32,630 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    268931295177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail32,579 miles (+1,567)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,579 miles
    Test number
    797767985148
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres only just legal

  11. Pass31,012 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    289101094103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail31,012 miles (+2,672)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    556975484111
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass28,340 miles (+1,207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,340 miles
    Test number
    118422093169
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass27,133 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,133 miles
    Test number
    756807782150
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc pitted advise rp

  15. Fail27,108 miles (+1,957)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,108 miles
    Test number
    298406282184
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc pitted advise rp

  16. Pass25,151 miles (+710)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,151 miles
    Test number
    657301901217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight bind to offside front brake

  17. Pass24,441 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,441 miles
    Test number
    182247390172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,606 miles (-2,079)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,606 miles
    Test number
    370427489114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,685 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,685 miles
    Test number
    723449297128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,016 miles
    Test number
    913080106255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T879 ARA

Does T879 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T879 ARA expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T879 ARA?
The MOT on T879 ARA expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T879 ARA done?
T879 ARA was recorded at 35,307 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 884 miles a year.
Has T879 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 ARA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T879 ARA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T879 ARA find?
T879 ARA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; upper steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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