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F700 VEH

1989 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 VEH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,425 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 56,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

rust in n/s/r door

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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F700 VEH is a 1989 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F700 VEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F700 VEH?

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What year was F700 VEH registered?

F700 VEH is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F700 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F700 VEH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F700 VEH have outstanding finance?

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