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F368 HYJ

1988 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,954 mi
Last recorded57,954 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 82069,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF368 HYJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 57,954 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 57,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 May 2006 55,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 53,051 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 53,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F368 HYJ is a 1988 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F368 HYJ, 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

How do I check the history of F368 HYJ?

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What year was F368 HYJ registered?

F368 HYJ is a 1988 Rover 820, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F368 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F368 HYJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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