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F54 SJB

1989 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF54 SJB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 113,568 miles

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

Offside park brake cable sized no performance at wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2013 112,995 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sill corrorded

n/s/r fuel neck pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 111,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both sills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 111,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bolts missing from engine/ gearbox support member

corrosion both sides rear sills

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded

nearside front suspension arm inner bush poor condition

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

fuel breather pipes mounted to filler neck under wheel arch corroded and not connected, pipe is venting to atmosphere

Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2010 107,344 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing

offside front shock absorber damp

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2009 104,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both nearside cv boots wet with grease

offside front shock absorber damp

play nearside lower balljopint

Pass 27 May 2008 101,690 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 99,606 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 96,274 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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F54 SJB is a 1989 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F54 SJB, 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.

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What year was F54 SJB registered?

F54 SJB is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F54 SJB safe to buy?

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