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L198 JNH

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 JNH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 94,398 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 94,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,196 miles

n/s/f balljoint rubber split

rear bumper at o/s/r insecure

scratches on screen

Fail 22 Jun 2006 92,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f balljoint rubber split

rear bumper at o/s/r insecure

scratches on windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2006 92,170 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

parking brake just on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2005 89,128 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight sweat from offside rear shockabsorber

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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L198 JNH is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 108,338 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 L198 JNH, 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 33 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L198 JNH registered?

L198 JNH is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L198 JNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L198 JNH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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