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G121 MCW

1990 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,917 mi
Last recorded60,917 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 MCW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,851 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 57,851 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 55,274 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,137 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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G121 MCW is a 1990 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,740 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 G121 MCW, 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 36 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 G121 MCW registered?

G121 MCW is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G121 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G121 MCW shows 6 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.

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