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G82 PKJ

1989 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,309 mi
Last recorded48,309 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG82 PKJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,096 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,453 miles

handbrake lever travel long

offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Aug 2008 44,367 miles

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

handbrake lever travel long

offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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G82 PKJ is a 1989 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G82 PKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G82 PKJ registered?

G82 PKJ is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G82 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G82 PKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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