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K165 CDU

1992 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,049 mi
Last recorded137,049 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 CDU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 137,039 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 137,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 136,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 136,163 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 135,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 134,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 134,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 133,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 132,227 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 128,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 128,712 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 124,649 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 124,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 123,094 miles

advised oil leak from underneath vehicle. advised offside front anti roll bar link worn

Fail 1 Mar 2008 123,032 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advised oil leak from underneath vehicle. advised offside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 22 Feb 2007 120,388 miles

engine and transmission oil leaks

STRONG ADVISE - both front constant velocity gaiters are deteriorated

both front inner bead rims have slight have slight damage

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front bottom ball joint showing slight movement

nearside front outer sill has slight damage

offside headlamp pattern starting to diminish

Fail 22 Feb 2007 120,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONG ADVISE - both front constant velocity gaiters deteriorated

both front inner bead rims have slight damage

engine and transmission oil leaks

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front bottom ball joint showing slight movement

nearside front outer sill has slight damage

Pass 14 Feb 2006 117,507 miles

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

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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K165 CDU is a 1992 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1992 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 108,125 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 K165 CDU, 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 34 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K165 CDU is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 26 October 1992.

Is K165 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K165 CDU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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