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K534 DRF

1993 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,531 mi
Last recorded36,531 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK534 DRF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,531 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,600 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

auto gear box weeping

p/s pipes weeping

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,220 miles

Front brakes near limit of imbalance (24%)

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Slight fluid leak from power steering pipes

Fail 26 Oct 2011 35,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes near limit of imbalance (24%)

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Slight fluid leak from power steering pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,618 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,156 miles

Oil leak

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

front registration plate deteriorated not considered excessively.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 33,761 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish!!

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,761 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish!!

Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,146 miles

engine oil leak.

park brake effort borderline.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 33,146 miles

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

engine oil leak.

park brake effort borderline.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,274 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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K534 DRF is a 1993 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K534 DRF, 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.

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What year was K534 DRF registered?

K534 DRF is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 15 April 1993.

Is K534 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K534 DRF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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