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J947 OHP

1991 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,989 mi
Last recorded64,989 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 OHP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,989 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 64,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 63,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,498 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lever not returning correctly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 55,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,985 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 53,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,633 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 53,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,422 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,224 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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J947 OHP is a 1991 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J947 OHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J947 OHP registered?

J947 OHP is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 17 December 1991.

Is J947 OHP safe to buy?

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