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Rover 820

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V689 GNDMOT history

V689 GND is a green petrol Rover 820 first used on 25 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,088 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V689 GND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V689 GND was last recorded at 68,088 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2017: 67,197 miles, lower than 86,109 miles on 27 Jan 2016.
  • 30 Jun 2022: 67,037 miles, lower than 68,175 miles on 24 Mar 2018.

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
68,065 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,088 miles
  • 2025 – 68,065 miles
  • 2024 – 67,912 miles
  • 2023 – 67,578 miles
  • 2022 – 67,037 miles
  • 2018 – 68,175 miles
  • 2017 – 67,197 miles
  • 2016 – 86,109 miles
  • 2014 – 53,197 miles
  • 2013 – 48,918 miles
  • 2012 – 42,898 miles
  • 2011 – 39,400 miles
  • 2010 – 35,150 miles
  • 2009 – 31,207 miles
  • 2008 – 25,108 miles
  • 2007 – 24,166 miles
  • 2006 – 22,270 miles
  • 2005 – 20,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,088 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,088 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    621099668874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,065 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,065 miles
    Test number
    945023092620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,912 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    888637532271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,578 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    110187997151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,037 miles (-1,138)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    276069404842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,175 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    222071040644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,197 miles (-18,912)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,197 miles
    Test number
    698593887430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,109 miles (+32,912)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    710396645753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,197 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    249705044225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,918 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,918 miles
    Test number
    297909213217
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing from inside edge

  11. Fail48,918 miles (+6,020)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,918 miles
    Test number
    907959913213
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing from inside edge

  12. Pass42,898 miles (+331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    867936722226
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail42,567 miles (+3,167)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,567 miles
    Test number
    608052612237
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass39,400 miles (+4,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    765641111286
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass35,150 miles (+18)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    280693600206
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inner edge,3/4 tread ok
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack.
    • NoteWiper blades split slightly.

  16. Fail35,132 miles (+3,925)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,132 miles
    Test number
    993421600220
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inner edge,3/4 tread ok
    • NoteRear disc's pitted.
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack.
    • NoteWiper blades split slightly.

  17. Pass31,207 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,207 miles
    Test number
    260044209247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,186 miles (+6,078)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,186 miles
    Test number
    173113509244
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  19. Pass25,108 miles (+942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,108 miles
    Test number
    811663408245
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass24,166 miles (+1,896)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,166 miles
    Test number
    131751117326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.3/4 tread ok

  21. Pass22,270 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,270 miles
    Test number
    161133516384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,740 miles
    Test number
    202698815311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,738 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,738 miles
    Test number
    374168515316
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V689 GND

Does V689 GND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V689 GND is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V689 GND?
The MOT on V689 GND is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V689 GND done?
V689 GND was recorded at 68,088 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,289 miles a year.
Has V689 GND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V689 GND has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on V689 GND ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V689 GND find?
V689 GND passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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