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K496 ANV

1993 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 ANV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 123,605 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 125,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 117,178 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on n/s rear outer wheel arch and both outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Feb 2008 117,178 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on n/s rear outer wheel arch and both outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2007 114,030 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 113,959 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on fuel filler and breather pipes

corrosion on n/s outer sill and both outer rear wheel arches

engine oil needs topped up

handbrake travel near limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2006 112,013 miles

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

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

c0rrosion on n/s outer rear wheel arch

corrosion on both outer sills at rear

corrosion on fuel filler pipe and breather pipe

handbrake travel near limit

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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K496 ANV is a 1993 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K496 ANV, 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 K496 ANV registered?

K496 ANV is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K496 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K496 ANV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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