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H837 DBV

1991 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,658 mi
Last recorded59,658 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 DBV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,658 miles

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2010 99,572 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 99,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

drivers wiper blade split at ends

passenger wiper blade split at ends

Fail 23 May 2009 99,531 miles

Fuel filer tube corroded

Handbrake effort low

NS wiper split

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2009 99,531 miles

Fuel filer tube corroded

Handbrake effort low

NS wiper split

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 99,480 miles

O/S/R outer door handle not working

Several engine oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2008 99,480 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

O/S/R outer door handle not working

Several engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2007 98,950 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Door not opening from the outside.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2006 97,638 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 97,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE LIGHT CRACKING IN THE SIDE WALLS.

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

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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H837 DBV is a 1991 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H837 DBV, 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 H837 DBV registered?

H837 DBV is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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