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G272 WGS

1990 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 WGS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,226 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 89,225 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,370 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,221 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,221 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,232 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 79,627 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 79,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s rear door does not open from the outside

Pass 2 Feb 2007 75,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 70,643 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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G272 WGS is a 1990 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G272 WGS, 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 G272 WGS registered?

G272 WGS is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 8 January 1990.

Is G272 WGS safe to buy?

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