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E40 MUY

1988 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Rover 82069,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 MUY
MakeRover
Model820
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2006 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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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E40 MUY is a 1988 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,868 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 E40 MUY, 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 38 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E40 MUY?

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What year was E40 MUY registered?

E40 MUY is a 1988 Rover 820, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E40 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E40 MUY shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E40 MUY have outstanding finance?

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