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K608 OCM

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,972 mi
Last recorded122,972 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 OCM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 122,972 miles

SLIGHT - play in o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints - advise check regularly for further wear

engine oil level on minimum

front number plate loose

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

some movement at n/s/f - top - wishbone beam/bushes - advise check regularly for further wear

surface corrosion and light scoring on o/s and n/s rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2009 122,927 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SLIGHT - play in o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints - advise check regularly for further wear

engine oil level on minimum

front number plate loose

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

some movement at n/s/f - top - wishbone beam/bushes - advise check regularly for further wear

surface corrosion and light scoring on o/s and n/s rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2008 118,267 miles

SLIGHT - play in o/s and n/s front - bottom - ball joints

SLIGHT oil leaks on o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers

engine oil level very low - 3 lts added for test

rear exhaust silencer support rubber out of position

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall (outer)

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe - rear section

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake discs

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear outer sills

Fail 4 Jun 2008 118,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SLIGHT - play in o/s and n/s front - bottom - ball joints

SLIGHT oil leaks on o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers

engine oil level very low - 3 lts added for test

rear exhaust silencer support rubber out of position

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall (outer)

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe - rear section

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake discs

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear outer sills

Pass 31 May 2007 113,838 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 113,631 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosion on n/s/r rear brake pipe

Pass 31 May 2006 111,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light cracks in sidewall on o/s/r tyre

slight oil leaks on o/s and n /s rear shock absorbers

slight play in o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints

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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K608 OCM is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red 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 K608 OCM, 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 K608 OCM registered?

K608 OCM is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K608 OCM safe to buy?

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