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G678 MHG

1990 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,205 mi
Last recorded133,205 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 MHG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 133,205 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 133,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

o/s rear door wont open from outside handle missing

Pass 8 Jan 2008 132,603 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 132,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s rear door wont open from outside [ handle missing ]

Pass 8 Jan 2007 131,821 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 131,816 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2006 131,175 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 131,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear door outer handel missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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G678 MHG is a 1990 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G678 MHG, 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 G678 MHG registered?

G678 MHG is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is G678 MHG safe to buy?

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