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J79 PJA

1992 Rover 220

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 PJA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,708 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 64,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both lower rear wheel arches weakend by corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,835 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches and outter sills

Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,835 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches and outter sills

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,435 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 57,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR tyre badly perished

Pass 9 May 2008 49,364 miles

All brake pads worn

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,124 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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J79 PJA is a 1992 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 108,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J79 PJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J79 PJA registered?

J79 PJA is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J79 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 PJA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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