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J132 URX

1992 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ132 URX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 126,612 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery clamp missing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorbers light misting of oil.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,671 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,582 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 120,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 116,843 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 113,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 112,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 110,327 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 107,876 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 107,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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J132 URX is a 1992 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 108,125 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 J132 URX, 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 34 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 J132 URX registered?

J132 URX is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J132 URX safe to buy?

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