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J475 GWS

1992 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,960 mi
Last recorded154,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 GWS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2005 154,960 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 154,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J475 GWS is a 1992 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J475 GWS, 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 J475 GWS?

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What year was J475 GWS registered?

J475 GWS is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J475 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J475 GWS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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