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G537 JOV

1990 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,284 mi
Last recorded64,284 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 JOV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,284 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,962 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 60,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,006 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 59,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion appearing to sills coolant leak from water pump area oil leak from pressure switch unable to open o/s/r door from outside fuel lines and filler neck corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,014 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion appearing to sills coolant leak from water pump area oil leak from pressure switch unable to open o/s/r door from outside fuel lines and filler neck corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2007 52,758 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,758 miles

Oil leak

rear ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,296 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle body starting to corrode,esp both outer sills,also underside of vehicle corroding esp fron subframe and suspension conponents

Fail 17 Mar 2006 51,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle starting to corrode esp front subframe and suspension conponents

vehicle body starting to corrode esp outer sils

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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G537 JOV is a 1990 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G537 JOV, 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 G537 JOV registered?

G537 JOV is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G537 JOV safe to buy?

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