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G352 YRD

1989 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,335 mi
Last recorded148,335 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG352 YRD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 148,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 148,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 146,487 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 146,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stone chip o/s headlight.O/S/R Door will not open from outside.Front numberplate in poor condition. Front o/s strut corroded. Rear suspension pans corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G352 YRD is a 1989 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G352 YRD, 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.

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What year was G352 YRD registered?

G352 YRD is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G352 YRD safe to buy?

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