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H511 DHW

1991 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,574 mi
Last recorded58,574 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 DHW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,574 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 58,571 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 57,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 55,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,948 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,944 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2006 42,787 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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H511 DHW is a 1991 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H511 DHW, 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 H511 DHW registered?

H511 DHW is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 3 June 1991.

Is H511 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H511 DHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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