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G540 WGS

1990 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 WGS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 84,341 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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G540 WGS is a 1990 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G540 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 G540 WGS registered?

G540 WGS is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G540 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G540 WGS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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