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H452 JNB

1991 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,911 mi
Last recorded76,911 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH452 JNB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 75,184 miles

extensive underbody rust guard

Pass 13 Feb 2025 75,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 73,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,977 miles

Near side front upper suspension top ball joint has play ( not excessive )

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Unable to fully inspect under body of vehicle ( wax oil )

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,650 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,131 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,885 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 68,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2011

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,307 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,079 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 55,079 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,293 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on iner edge †

Fail 20 Apr 2006 54,293 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge vehicle generally rusty underneath

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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H452 JNB is a 1991 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 95,503 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 H452 JNB, 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 35 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H452 JNB registered?

H452 JNB is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H452 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H452 JNB shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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