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K685 KGJ

1992 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 KGJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 71,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s rear tyre perished

side play in o/s and n/s front upper arm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,523 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewalls perished

o/s rear door step rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,523 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre sidewalls perished

o/s rear door step rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,733 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor damp

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn and o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,539 miles

front brake pads low

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

o/s rear brake binding on and brake disc rusty

travel on handbrake

Fail 5 Feb 2008 65,539 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake pads low

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

o/s rear brake binding on and brake disc rusty

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Feb 2007 63,651 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 63,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,724 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 61,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

side play in o/s and n/s front top suspension arm bushes

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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K685 KGJ is a 1992 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K685 KGJ, 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.

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What year was K685 KGJ registered?

K685 KGJ is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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