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G663 VAE

1989 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG663 VAE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 95,193 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,157 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 91,157 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 90,276 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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G663 VAE is a 1989 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G663 VAE, 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 G663 VAE registered?

G663 VAE is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 25 October 1989.

Is G663 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G663 VAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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