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G283 VOU

1989 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,446 mi
Last recorded97,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 VOU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 97,446 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G283 VOU is a 1989 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G283 VOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G283 VOU?

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What year was G283 VOU registered?

G283 VOU is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is G283 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G283 VOU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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