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J729 HGW

1992 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

115,524 mi
Last recorded115,524 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 HGW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2005 115,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both nearside tyres have pins in them

front wipers worn

oil leak

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 HGW is a 1992 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 HGW, 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 HGW registered?

J729 HGW is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J729 HGW safe to buy?

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