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J195 VFA

1992 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ195 VFA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2007 113,189 miles

evidence of previous welding repairs offside & nearside outer sills

Fail 28 Jul 2007 133,188 miles

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

evidence of previous welding repairs offside & nearside outer sills

Pass 29 Jul 2006 132,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 132,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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J195 VFA is a 1992 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J195 VFA, 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 J195 VFA registered?

J195 VFA is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 27 April 1992.

Is J195 VFA safe to buy?

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