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F135 NTW

1989 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

266,236 mi
Last recorded266,236 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF135 NTW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 266,236 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 264,305 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 264,305 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2022 262,586 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 261,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 261,575 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 260,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 256,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 252,237 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 247,354 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres low

Pass 26 Sep 2016 242,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 238,002 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 233,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 228,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 222,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 214,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 208,154 miles

Oil leak

front discs have a lip

slight play in nearside front inner steering knuckle

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

slight power steering seepage at rack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 201,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 201,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 192,914 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 186,080 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 186,080 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 179,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 179,642 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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F135 NTW is a 1989 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,304 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 F135 NTW, 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 37 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 F135 NTW registered?

F135 NTW is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F135 NTW safe to buy?

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