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F163 COG

1989 Rover 820

Beige Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,343 mi
Last recorded39,343 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 COG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 39,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 38,533 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,657 miles

off side front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

off side mudflap front insucure

Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

off side front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

off side mudflap front insucure

Pass 26 May 2010 24,514 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,135 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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F163 COG is a 1989 Rover 820 in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F163 COG, 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

How do I check the history of F163 COG?

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What year was F163 COG registered?

F163 COG is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F163 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F163 COG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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