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K398 XPE

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 XPE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 108,394 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

nearside and offside fronf wheels binding slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2008 108,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside and offside fronf wheels binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,497 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 97,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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K398 XPE is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K398 XPE, 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 K398 XPE registered?

K398 XPE is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K398 XPE safe to buy?

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