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V892 JPU

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,124 mi
Last recorded137,124 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 JPU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 137,124 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES REQ'S TRACKING CHECK

NOTE:BUMPER INSECURE

NOTE:PLAY IN O/S/F TOP INNER WISHBONE BUSH

NOTE:SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/F AND N/S/F DROP LINK BUSHES

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

NOTE:SMALL SPLIT IN O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT NOT LEAKING GREASE

Pass 5 Dec 2008 127,495 miles

NOTE:MULTI V BELT STARTING TO PERISH

NOTE:SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON DOWN PIPE

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F AND N/S/F TIE ROD BUSHES

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F TOP WISHBONE BUSH

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F AND N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES

Pass 6 Dec 2007 115,342 miles

NOTE:BATTERY INSECURE

NOTE:REAR BUMPER INSECURE

NOTE:REAR PADS O/S GETTING LOW

NOTE:SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR SILENCER

NOTE:SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

NOTE:SLIGHT WEAR TO O/S/F TOP INNER WISHBONE BUSH

Pass 1 Dec 2006 94,713 miles

NOTE:FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

NOTE:O/S/F TOP WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT SIDE TO SIDE.

NOTE:O/S/R TYRE CUT IN TREAD NOT DOWN TO CORDS BUT VERY CLOSE †

NOTE:SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F AND N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES. † †

Pass 5 Dec 2005 81,306 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 81,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V892 JPU is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 77,820 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 V892 JPU, 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 27 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V892 JPU registered?

V892 JPU is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V892 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V892 JPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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