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J717 RPJ

1992 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,410 mi
Last recorded34,410 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 RPJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,410 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

oil leaks from engine

petrol tank fuel filler neck pipes corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,440 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

ONE O/S WASHER JET BLOCKED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

SOME PLAY IN THE N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,746 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,284 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 31,284 miles

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

OIL LEAKS FROM POWER UNIT

PETROL FILLER NECK PIPES IN N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

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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J717 RPJ is a 1992 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J717 RPJ, 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 J717 RPJ registered?

J717 RPJ is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J717 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J717 RPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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