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K623 YVS

1993 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,249 mi
Last recorded148,249 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK623 YVS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 148,249 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,532 miles

Front wiper park system faulty

Fail 7 Mar 2014 144,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front wiper park system faulty

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 135,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 24 Mar 2011 133,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 133,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 131,413 miles

font reg plate cracked on edge

Fail 8 Mar 2010 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

font reg plate cracked on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 129,525 miles

front number plate broken

Fail 22 Jun 2009 129,525 miles

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

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

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

damage to off side front abs speed sensor(broken)

front number plate broken

Pass 3 Apr 2009 129,082 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 129,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 127,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 125,552 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 125,516 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 124,142 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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K623 YVS is a 1993 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K623 YVS, 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 K623 YVS registered?

K623 YVS is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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