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D93 DAD

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,030 mi
Last recorded48,030 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD93 DAD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,030 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,864 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 44,799 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 42,893 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,003 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,704 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 41,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,076 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,658 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,061 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,649 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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D93 DAD is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 93,602 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 D93 DAD, 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 29 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D93 DAD registered?

D93 DAD is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is D93 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D93 DAD shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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