Rover 820 E (1989)
1989 Rover 820 E
CarHunch is tracking 4,448 1989 Rover 820 E vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Rover 820 E has a 0% first-time pass rate across 4,448 vehicles analysed—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—meaning every single example that came through MOT testing failed on its first attempt. None of these cars recorded a dangerous defect, which is the only bright spot in an otherwise grim picture.
The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a vehicle that has simply reached end-of-life: these 35-year-old cars are so worn that they cannot pass basic safety checks without substantial work. If you're considering one, budget for serious repairs before it will be legal to use on the road—this is a project car, not a daily driver.
We have 4,448 1989 Rover 820 E vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Rover 820 E
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Rover 820 E
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 4,443 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
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