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F215 DVR

1988 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Rover 82069,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 DVR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,076 miles

Outer cover missing from NSF indicator lens

Fail 12 Oct 2013 79,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer cover missing from NSF indicator lens

Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,347 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

excess travel in hand brake

Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,308 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess travel in hand brake

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,283 miles

excess travel in parking brake lever

slight lift in nearside steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2008 73,280 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

excess travel in parking brake lever

slight lift in nearside steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,404 miles

handbrake totals low=18%limit=16%

nearside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

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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F215 DVR is a 1988 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F215 DVR, 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 F215 DVR registered?

F215 DVR is a 1988 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F215 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F215 DVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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