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J899 VOG

1992 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,815 mi
Last recorded58,815 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 VOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 58,815 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

advise front subframe very rusty condition

advise near side front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 May 2008 58,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

advise front subframe very rusty condition

advise near side front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 May 2007 57,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 56,278 miles

Large oil leak under vehicle from engine and transmission

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

Oil leak from cam cover

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 May 2006 56,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Large oil leak under vehicle from engine and transmission

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

Oil leak from cam cover

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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J899 VOG is a 1992 Rover 820 in White 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 J899 VOG, 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 J899 VOG registered?

J899 VOG is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J899 VOG safe to buy?

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