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J233 TFA

1992 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ233 TFA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 125,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 124,641 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2010 124,630 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2009 122,156 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f suspension top bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2009 122,150 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f suspension top bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 119,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2008 119,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 115,482 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 115,345 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 112,053 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 112,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 108,643 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 108,643 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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J233 TFA is a 1992 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J233 TFA, 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 J233 TFA registered?

J233 TFA is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 12 February 1992.

Is J233 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J233 TFA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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