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F908 NWC

1988 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,991 mi
Last recorded87,991 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover 82069,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF908 NWC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 87,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 87,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,498 miles

N/s/r tyre near legal limit, slight oil seap, o/s/f shocker has slight mist of oil.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,216 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 87,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,666 miles

rear shockers slightly weak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear shockers slightly weak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,661 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 85,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

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

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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F908 NWC is a 1988 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,868 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 F908 NWC, 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 38 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F908 NWC registered?

F908 NWC is a 1988 Rover 820, first registered on 2 December 1988.

Is F908 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F908 NWC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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