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J439 SOB

1991 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,750 mi
Last recorded52,750 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ439 SOB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,166 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 45,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,930 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 37,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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J439 SOB is a 1991 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 95,503 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 J439 SOB, 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 35 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J439 SOB registered?

J439 SOB is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J439 SOB safe to buy?

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