MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F823 SMM is a 1989 Rover 820 in Silver 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 F823 SMM, 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 F823 SMM?
You can check the full history of F823 SMM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F823 SMM registered?
F823 SMM is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 12 January 1989.
Is F823 SMM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F823 SMM 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 F823 SMM have outstanding finance?
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