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J244 TWO

1992 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,655 mi
Last recorded28,655 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 TWO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 28,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 28,556 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 28,541 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 28,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 28,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 27,705 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 27,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 26,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake has not much reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2017 26,517 miles

small amount of travell in foot brake

Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,891 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,586 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,626 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 22,575 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,489 miles

brake pedal travel [powerfull servo effect]

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,395 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 20,388 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,967 miles

front number plate damaged

pin hole blow from exhaust mid-section

uneven tyre wear o/s/f

Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,414 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 18,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J244 TWO is a 1992 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J244 TWO, 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

How do I check the history of J244 TWO?

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What year was J244 TWO registered?

J244 TWO is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J244 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J244 TWO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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