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H779 GTA

1991 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 GTA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak 35mm pool left (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 117,452 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak 35mm pool left (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear inner lights wrong intensity bulbs fitted too bright

Pass 2 Dec 2021 113,631 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 93,514 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 87,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 80,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 69,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,535 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,487 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 32,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,990 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,175 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 21,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,002 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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H779 GTA is a 1991 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H779 GTA, 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 H779 GTA registered?

H779 GTA is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 21 June 1991.

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