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H49 KPU

1990 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,491 mi
Last recorded100,491 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 KPU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2006 100,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front c/v boots perishing

oil over steering rack

slight damp patch offside front shocker

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust pipe

Pass 21 Sep 2005 100,004 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 100,004 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H49 KPU is a 1990 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H49 KPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H49 KPU registered?

H49 KPU is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 19 October 1990.

Is H49 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H49 KPU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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