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J918 TOK

1991 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,598 mi
Last recorded138,598 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 TOK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,598 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 136,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 136,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt missing centre rear seat belt receiver missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 135,715 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,347 miles

corrosion to nearside front chassis

corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 130,534 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 125,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 124,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 116,551 miles

Front and rear discs getting corroded

Grease on offside rear brake pipe

Handbrake lever travel high

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside outer sill getting corroded at front

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Signs of dampness on offside rear shock absorber

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Some areas of chassis and underbody at rear getting corroded

Spare tyre flat

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 116,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front and rear discs getting corroded

Grease on offside rear brake pipe

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside outer sill getting corroded at front

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Signs of dampness on offside rear shock absorber

Signs of grease around offside outer cv boot

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Some areas of chassis and underbody at rear getting corroded

Spare tyre flat

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 110,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 109,462 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight leak round tank

Pass 11 Aug 2006 108,917 miles

fuel tank and surronding area damp with fluid

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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J918 TOK is a 1991 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 95,503 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 J918 TOK, 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 35 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J918 TOK is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 23 December 1991.

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