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M226 JWP

1994 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 JWP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,429 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Fail 18 Jan 2008 76,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,606 miles

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light stays on

Fail 4 Jan 2007 74,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

Pass 23 Dec 2005 72,913 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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M226 JWP is a 1994 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 103,740 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 M226 JWP, 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 32 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M226 JWP registered?

M226 JWP is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 21 September 1994.

Is M226 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 JWP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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