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J830 DYF

1992 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,720 mi
Last recorded34,720 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 DYF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 34,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 33,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 32,857 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,559 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,102 miles

rub mark in front windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,960 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 29,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,699 miles

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

ns wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,100 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 28,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen scratched but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 8 May 2012 26,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf seat belt stalk cover missing

scratch on screen not effecting drivers view

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,587 miles

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,183 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 26,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 25,629 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 25,629 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 25,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 25,178 miles

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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J830 DYF is a 1992 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J830 DYF, 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 J830 DYF registered?

J830 DYF is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J830 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J830 DYF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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