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K638 BDA

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK638 BDA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front exhust down pipe has a small hole

slight play in osf rack ball jiont

Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,674 miles

Both front suspension upper arm bushes have slight play in

Both rear metal brake pipes into flexi hoses corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play in.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight weep from power steering pump

Various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,414 miles

Nearside rear wheel inner rim has a slight buckle.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in offside front steering arm inner ball joint.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,500 miles

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes worn

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

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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K638 BDA is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K638 BDA, 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 K638 BDA registered?

K638 BDA is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K638 BDA safe to buy?

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