1988 Rover 820 2.0L Petrol · F553 FVF

The Rover 820 passed its most recent MOT on 29 November 2022 at 105,386 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the time of testing. The single clean pass gives no evidence of recurring mechanical or structural faults across the supplied history. Relative to today's date of 16 July 2026, the last test is just over three and a half years old, so the current roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from this record alone. The odometer shows 105,386 miles against a 38-year lifespan, an average of roughly 2,773 miles per year. This is low for the vehicle's age and suggests either light use or extended periods in storage. The MOT data contains only the 2022 entry at that exact mileage, so we cannot chart accumulation or identify gaps; the single reading provides no basis to claim rapid wear or sudden dormancy. A buyer should commission a fresh MOT and physical inspection before purchase. The clean 2022 result means no advisories exist for suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, but a 1988 saloon of this mileage will likely show age-related perishables. Check for structural rust on sills and subframes, degraded rubber components, and binding calipers from standing. Low annual use often hides moisture damage more than friction wear. Given the sparse record, previous ownership appears to have kept basic statutory testing current, yet the absence of earlier entries limits judgement on long-term care. Treat the 2022 pass as a snapshot, not a guarantee, and verify emissions and drivetrain condition on site.