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G849 FOF

1989 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,500 mi
Last recorded38,500 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover 82081,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 FOF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,500 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 38,500 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,830 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 37,830 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,598 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,598 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,337 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 37,337 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,105 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,500 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,635 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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G849 FOF is a 1989 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G849 FOF, 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 G849 FOF registered?

G849 FOF is a 1989 Rover 820, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G849 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G849 FOF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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