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K678 JNN

1993 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,904 mi
Last recorded106,904 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK678 JNN
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 106,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 106,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,859 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 106,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brakes slight bind

Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,387 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,269 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased/waxed

Fail 10 Feb 2021 106,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased/waxed

Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,178 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 106,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,964 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,183 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,364 miles

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

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

auxilary belt minor perishing

corrosion to fuel filler neck

Pass 28 Jan 2014 102,548 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 102,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 101,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,053 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,238 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,611 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 98,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 95,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,267 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,842 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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K678 JNN is a 1993 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K678 JNN, 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 K678 JNN registered?

K678 JNN is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is K678 JNN safe to buy?

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