Rover 820
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 529 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
529
Best Year
1994 (83%)
Years Covered
6
About the Rover 820
The Rover 820 has been tested 529 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (1992 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1994 model is the most reliable with a 83% pass rate from 40 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The ROVER 820 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 92,011 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 91,530 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover 820 by Year
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