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G241 XWL

1990 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

160,053 mi
Last recorded160,053 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG241 XWL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010 160,053 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

no plates deteriorating

ns mirror broken

play in steering rack

rear brakes low

Fail 26 Nov 2009 156,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

brake cover over disc nsf loose and touching disc removed

no plates ageing

ns door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2009 156,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

brake cover over disc nsf loose and touching disc removed

no plates ageing

ns door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2008 150,813 miles

slight play in steering rack

rear tyres perishing

slight damage to nearside mirror

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

Oil leak

PAS hose damp

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

both front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

damage to timing belt cover

front number plate deteriorating

offside front sidelight dim but in working order

surface corroision to the rear of both sills and whell arches

Fail 3 Dec 2008 150,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

PAS hose damp

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

both front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

damage to timing belt cover

front number plate deteriorating

offside front sidelight dim but in working order

rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack

surface corroision to the rear of both sills and whell arches

Fail 6 Dec 2007 145,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

non obligitory mirrow cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 145,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligitory mirrow cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2006 139,839 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 139,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 135,920 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 135,898 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G241 XWL is a 1990 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 G241 XWL, 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.

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What year was G241 XWL registered?

G241 XWL is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 17 April 1990.

Is G241 XWL safe to buy?

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