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D824 AGU

1987 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Rover 82067,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD824 AGU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,715 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 116,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 19 Sep 2012 114,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view to rear

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,031 miles

off side door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view to rear

Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,286 miles

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

off side door mirror glass cracked but does not obscure vision to rear

Pass 25 Sep 2008 103,345 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side front hub has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2008 103,310 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side front hub has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2007 100,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 96,529 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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D824 AGU is a 1987 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D824 AGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D824 AGU registered?

D824 AGU is a 1987 Rover 820, first registered on 26 June 1987.

Is D824 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D824 AGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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