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F836 COG

1989 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,776 mi
Last recorded35,776 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF836 COG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,776 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 35,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 35,277 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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F836 COG is a 1989 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F836 COG, 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 F836 COG?

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What year was F836 COG registered?

F836 COG is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is F836 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F836 COG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F836 COG have outstanding finance?

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