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J729 DGP

1992 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,483 mi
Last recorded56,483 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 DGP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,294 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 49,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 45,207 miles

1 of 2 centre exhaust mounts split

both front anti roll bar link bushes spliting

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil cooler leaking,pipes damp

osf outer cv boot perished

plastic trims covering outer sills,unable to check

rear brake discs badly corroded,recommend replacment

Fail 4 Jan 2006 45,207 miles

1 of 2 centre exhaust mounts split

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front anti roll bar link bushes spliting

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil cooler leaking,pipes damp

osf outer cv boot perished

plastic trims covering outer sills,unable to check

rear brake discs badly corroded,recommend replacment

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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J729 DGP is a 1992 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J729 DGP, 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.

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What year was J729 DGP registered?

J729 DGP is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 4 February 1992.

Is J729 DGP safe to buy?

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