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G428 JOX

1990 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,325 mi
Last recorded61,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG428 JOX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner cill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2021 56,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling fuel filler neck (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,403 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,621 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,856 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,271 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 50,271 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,992 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,882 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,882 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 44,172 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 820?

Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,012
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
19,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,076
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,826
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,216
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,025
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G428 JOX is a 1990 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1990 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G428 JOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G428 JOX registered?

G428 JOX is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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