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J196 MLO

1992 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 MLO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 120,438 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME AND FLOORS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT REAR

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO FRONT OF VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE FRONT PADS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 116,726 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODING NOT HOLED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 113,622 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 113,621 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 112,053 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 112,011 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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J196 MLO is a 1992 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J196 MLO, 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.

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What year was J196 MLO registered?

J196 MLO is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J196 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J196 MLO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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