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G180 WBW

1990 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

148,701 mi
Last recorded148,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 WBW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 148,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 28 May 2026 148,701 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 21 May 2025 148,277 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 148,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 147,973 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 147,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 147,256 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 147,256 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 146,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 146,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 145,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 145,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 144,476 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 144,410 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 143,627 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall slight perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2015 143,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened split (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 143,010 miles

slight perishing in rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2013 142,097 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 140,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 139,964 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 139,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 137,594 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 137,471 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 133,881 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 133,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 131,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 129,240 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 129,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 127,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 125,800 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 125,702 miles

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

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

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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G180 WBW is a 1990 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 G180 WBW, 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 G180 WBW registered?

G180 WBW is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 6 March 1990.

Is G180 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G180 WBW shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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