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J495 GHG

1991 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,621 mi
Last recorded110,621 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ495 GHG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 108,508 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 108,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,534 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 107,534 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 106,162 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 104,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 104,928 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

osr door does not open

Fail 23 Jul 2007 103,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

osr door does not open

Pass 20 Jul 2006 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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J495 GHG is a 1991 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J495 GHG, 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 J495 GHG registered?

J495 GHG is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J495 GHG safe to buy?

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