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F105 XOK

1988 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,080 mi
Last recorded73,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover 82069,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 XOK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 72,084 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage power steering pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))

minor petrol leak from overflow pipe

Fail 25 Nov 2019 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage power steering pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))

minor petrol leak from overflow pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,010 miles

Front slight exhaust leak at manifold gasket

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer CV joint slight noise on full lock

Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,240 miles

Nearside rear chassis by bumper slighlty corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,223 miles

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

Nearside rear chassis by bumper slighlty corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,304 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,981 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,739 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,729 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,710 miles

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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F105 XOK is a 1988 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F105 XOK, 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

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What year was F105 XOK registered?

F105 XOK is a 1988 Rover 820, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F105 XOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F105 XOK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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