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E530 GFH

1987 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,690 mi
Last recorded95,690 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Rover 82067,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 GFH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 95,690 miles

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2009 93,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 92,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 91,306 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 91,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 89,909 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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E530 GFH is a 1987 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E530 GFH, 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 E530 GFH registered?

E530 GFH is a 1987 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E530 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E530 GFH shows 7 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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