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J962 CVJ

1992 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,413 mi
Last recorded120,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 CVJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 118,273 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 118,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,916 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 117,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 116,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 116,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 112,836 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 112,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 110,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,998 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 108,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 104,230 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 104,230 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 108,737 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 108,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J962 CVJ is a 1992 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J962 CVJ, 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 J962 CVJ registered?

J962 CVJ is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J962 CVJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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