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H987 GPB

1990 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,817 mi
Last recorded75,817 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 GPB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 75,817 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 65,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,394 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 52,394 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Not working after being on for a short time (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Fash works but doesn’t switch to main beam, could be relay issues (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,301 miles

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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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H987 GPB is a 1990 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,740 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 H987 GPB, 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 36 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 H987 GPB registered?

H987 GPB is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H987 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H987 GPB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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