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1990 Rover 800 2.7L Petrol · G224 NGK

G224 NGK

1990 Rover 800 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 111,629 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2010. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER 800
Year / Origin
1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Sept 2010
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
111,629 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Sept 2010
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
2675cc
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G224 NGK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2009
  • 111,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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G224 NGK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 03:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover 800 (G224 NGK) between March 2006 and October 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 October 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

G224 NGK Mileage History

  1. 27/03/2006108,448 mi
  2. 03/04/2007109,792 mi+1,344 mi
  3. 17/05/2008110,702 mi+910 mi
  4. 01/10/2009111,629 mi+927 mi
  5. 01/10/2009111,629 mi

Average of roughly 905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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1990 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
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