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H228 FGS

1990 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,017 mi
Last recorded84,017 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 FGS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,017 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 84,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2005 82,597 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 82,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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H228 FGS is a 1990 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H228 FGS, 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 H228 FGS registered?

H228 FGS is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 17 October 1990.

Is H228 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H228 FGS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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