1990 Rover 820 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 820 models manufactured in 1990, based on 330 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1990 Rover 820 has an MOT pass rate of 62.1% based on 330 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 86,147 miles on the odometer. With a 37.9% failure rate, the 1990 820 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1990 Rover 820 is Tyres, responsible for 1.2% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Suspension is the second most common issue at 0.6%. Steering follows at 0.3%.
Top failures specific to 1990 models only. The overall 820 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1.2% | 4 |
| 2 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
| 3 | Steering | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 86,147 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 0.14 | 1.2% | 4 |
| Suspension | 0.07 | 0.6% | 2 |
| Steering | 0.04 | 0.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1990 Rover 820 has an MOT pass rate of 62.1% based on 330 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 86,147 miles on the odometer. With a 37.9% failure rate, the 1990 820 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1990 Rover 820, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With an average mileage of 86,147 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Tyres — 1.2% of failures
Tyres issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 1990 Rover 820 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Suspension — 0.6% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1990 Rover 820 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Steering — 0.3% of failures
Steering issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1990 Rover 820 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.