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F555 VNP

1989 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 VNP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 77,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,283 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight bind nearside front

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,950 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 76,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,406 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 76,406 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 76,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 74,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 73,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 73,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 72,526 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 72,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2006 71,756 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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F555 VNP is a 1989 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F555 VNP, 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 F555 VNP registered?

F555 VNP is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F555 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F555 VNP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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