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G880 EFX

1990 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,586 mi
Last recorded96,586 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 EFX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,586 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,363 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,836 miles

Oil leak

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,827 miles

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

Oil leak

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,565 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 87,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,053 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 83,978 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition †oil leaks †radiator in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2006 80,200 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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G880 EFX is a 1990 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G880 EFX, 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 G880 EFX registered?

G880 EFX is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G880 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G880 EFX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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