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L187 JHM

1994 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

265,514 mi
Last recorded265,514 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 JHM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 265,514 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 261,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 261,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe assembly and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system is poor fit - makes contact with body and rear suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2017 256,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter weeping grease

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering rack slight leak

Fail 7 Sep 2017 256,694 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter weeping grease

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyres started to split inner side wall and cracked

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering rack slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 247,912 miles

Front c.v.gaiters weeping grease

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge but still legal

Offside Rear brake pads worn close to limit

fluid found at steering rack but no p.a.s. leaks found at test

Fail 15 Sep 2016 247,912 miles

Front c.v.gaiters weeping grease

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge but still legal

Offside Rear brake pads worn close to limit

fluid found at steering rack but no p.a.s. leaks found at test

Pass 15 Sep 2015 237,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 229,730 miles

nearside inner c.v.gaiter slightly weeping grease

offside rear shock slightly weeping fluid

Fail 22 Sep 2014 229,730 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)

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

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

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

nearside inner c.v.gaiter slightly weeping grease

offside rear shock slightly weeping fluid

Fail 8 Oct 2013 210,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 210,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 201,194 miles

Airbag light showing

Both steering rack tie rods have some play

Centre seat belt has no buckle accessable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 201,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag light showing

Both steering rack tie rods have some play

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre seat belt has no buckle accessable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L187 JHM is a 1994 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L187 JHM, 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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L187 JHM is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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