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F270 MHJ

1988 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,969 mi
Last recorded105,969 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Rover 82069,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 MHJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 105,969 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 105,961 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 105,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 104,528 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 104,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 103,611 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 102,747 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 101,791 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 101,775 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F270 MHJ is a 1988 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F270 MHJ, 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 F270 MHJ registered?

F270 MHJ is a 1988 Rover 820, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F270 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F270 MHJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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