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K62 VPH

1992 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK62 VPH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2005 115,823 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 115,823 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

front brake disc pitted

front subframe heavily corroded

off side front bumper insecure

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust system very heavily corroded

slight sidewards movement in handbrake lever

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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K62 VPH is a 1992 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 108,125 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 K62 VPH, 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 34 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 K62 VPH?

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What year was K62 VPH registered?

K62 VPH is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 11 August 1992.

Is K62 VPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K62 VPH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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