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H317 VGT

1991 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,684 mi
Last recorded57,684 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 VGT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,684 miles

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

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,492 miles

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

handbrake lever travel just ok

surface corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,481 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel just servicable.

surface corrosion to near-side rear outer sill.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 56,182 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 56,187 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake lever travel just servicable.

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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H317 VGT is a 1991 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 95,503 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 H317 VGT, 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 35 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 H317 VGT registered?

H317 VGT is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H317 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H317 VGT shows 6 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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