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F940 THK

1989 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

51,314 mi
Last recorded51,314 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 THK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2006 51,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 51,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

Fail 11 May 2006 51,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 51,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

exhaust front pipe very rusty

nearside and offside front flasher lamp outer cover lens missing

nearside head lamp glass cracked

nearside washer one jet only working

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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F940 THK is a 1989 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F940 THK, 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 F940 THK registered?

F940 THK is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F940 THK safe to buy?

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