MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside parking brake low efficiency
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 FCH is a 1987 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1987 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 67,780 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 A8 FCH, 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 39 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of A8 FCH?
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What year was A8 FCH registered?
A8 FCH is a 1987 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is A8 FCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 FCH shows 21 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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