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F370 EAM

1988 Rover 820

Bronze Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,181 mi
Last recorded29,181 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover 82069,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF370 EAM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 29,181 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 29,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 29,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

excessive foot brake travel

underside body/components very rusty

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r inner arch corroded by filler necl

oil seeping from rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,120 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,020 miles

Doorsand wheel arches generally rusty, not structural or sharp edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake lever has long travel.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S outer and inner sills corroded and heavily undersealed, not yielding to thumb pressure.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,742 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f outer sill rusted but not a prescribed area

Fail 4 Oct 2007 28,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f outer sill rusted but not a prescribed area

Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,449 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,316 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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F370 EAM is a 1988 Rover 820 in Bronze with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F370 EAM, 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.

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F370 EAM is a 1988 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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