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K101 VKE

1993 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,465 mi
Last recorded88,465 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 VKE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 88,465 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear eventually clear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,603 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,581 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 84,107 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,461 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 83,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,819 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 81,968 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,049 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 81,032 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,448 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2009 80,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2008 79,897 miles

Oil leak

steering ram leaking ns near to excess

Pass 24 May 2007 79,176 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 79,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from steering rack ns

Pass 2 May 2006 78,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 78,685 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake balance just within test criteria at time of test

oil leak

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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K101 VKE is a 1993 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1993 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 108,338 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 K101 VKE, 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 33 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K101 VKE registered?

K101 VKE is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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