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H551 OOL

1991 Rover 820

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

168,578 mi
Last recorded168,578 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH551 OOL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2006 168,578 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Reduced swept area due to wiper conversion

Pass 11 Aug 2006 168,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Reduced swept area due to wiper conversion

Pass 2 Sep 2005 146,021 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 146,021 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Fail 18 Jul 2005 145,503 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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H551 OOL is a 1991 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 H551 OOL, 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.

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What year was H551 OOL registered?

H551 OOL is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H551 OOL safe to buy?

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