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H527 CTY

1991 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,735 mi
Last recorded105,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH527 CTY
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 105,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 104,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,396 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 101,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 99,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,440 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,750 miles

SLIGHT SPLIT IN N/S DRIVE SHAFT BOOT

Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,482 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 84,307 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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H527 CTY is a 1991 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H527 CTY, 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 H527 CTY registered?

H527 CTY is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H527 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H527 CTY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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