1989 Rover 820 2.0L Petrol · F135 NTW

The April 24 2026 MOT at 266,236 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the Rover 820 is presently roadworthy. The maintenance record shows a stable trend, as the most recent test repeats the clean outcome of the January 2025 pass and the earlier 2022 and 2021 passes, despite recurring notes of oil leakage and minor cosmetic failures in earlier years. Mileage accumulation averages 7,196 miles per year over the vehicle’s 37‑year life, a figure that aligns with typical usage for an 1989 model. The interval between successive MOTs is consistently about one year, with the only irregularity being the dual entry on 24 January 2025, which recorded both a failure and a pass on the same day, but otherwise the schedule remains regular and the mileage curve is smooth. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system, particularly the front shock absorber that showed a light oil mist in 2014 and the associated bushes and coil springs for wear, as well as the brake assembly, which was noted as imbalanced in 2014 and may require new discs, pads or caliper attention. Tyre condition must be verified, given the repeated observations of near‑legal wear on both rear tyres, and the structural integrity of the chassis and boot lid should be examined for rust or corrosion that could affect the securing mechanism. Finally, the ancillary items flagged in the history – washer nozzles, headlamp aim, seat‑belt buckle damage and the persistent but non‑excessive oil leak – should be checked to ensure they have been rectified, confirming that the vehicle’s overall condition matches the recent clean MOT result.