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J873 DHM

1992 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,548 mi
Last recorded13,548 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ873 DHM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,548 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 13,544 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,545 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 13,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 135,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,524 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 13,520 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,512 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,320 miles

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

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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J873 DHM is a 1992 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J873 DHM, 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

How do I check the history of J873 DHM?

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What year was J873 DHM registered?

J873 DHM is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J873 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J873 DHM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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