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K529 VAD

1993 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK529 VAD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 127,885 miles

surface corrosion n/s/r outer sill

surface corrosion rear exhaust box

windscreen cracked on lower corner outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Nov 2006 121,831 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 121,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front anti roll bar links starting to perish

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2005 118,840 miles

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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K529 VAD is a 1993 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K529 VAD, 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

How do I check the history of K529 VAD?

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What year was K529 VAD registered?

K529 VAD is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K529 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K529 VAD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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