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K557 NBP

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,162 mi
Last recorded132,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 NBP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 132,162 miles

nearside outer sill corroding at rear

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

slight leaks on rear shock absorbers

Pass 21 Jul 2008 128,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,671 miles

exhaust front pipe starting to blow

Fail 23 Jul 2007 124,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 114,955 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 114,942 miles

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

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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K557 NBP is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K557 NBP, 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 K557 NBP registered?

K557 NBP is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K557 NBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K557 NBP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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