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K354 OTR

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,052 mi
Last recorded160,052 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK354 OTR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 160,052 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 160,052 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 158,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2009 154,776 miles

Knocking noise from steering rack, no free play found

Nearside sill panel damaged at front

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Oct 2008 150,924 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2007 147,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 11 Oct 2006 143,442 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front sill damaged

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Sep 2005 139,028 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K354 OTR is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K354 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K354 OTR registered?

K354 OTR is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K354 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K354 OTR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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