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G566 PGD

1989 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,807 mi
Last recorded66,807 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 PGD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,807 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 66,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

ADVISE brake fluid level low †ADVISE heavy corrosion on o/s/rear brake pipe

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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G566 PGD is a 1989 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G566 PGD, 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 G566 PGD registered?

G566 PGD is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G566 PGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G566 PGD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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