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K653 BDA

1993 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,522 mi
Last recorded47,522 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 BDA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,522 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 47,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear tyre's cracking on outside edge

Pass 1 May 2009 43,640 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized and not operating correctly

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,309 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 39,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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K653 BDA is a 1993 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K653 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 K653 BDA registered?

K653 BDA is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K653 BDA safe to buy?

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