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K855 DWK

1992 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,902 mi
Last recorded124,902 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK855 DWK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 124,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion present on outer sill

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner sill

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

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on front suspension components

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 122,942 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear outer sills

corrosion present on offside rear inner sill to floor

corrosion present on offside rear sill end

corrosion present on rear suspension components

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,519 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant leak

minor leak of exhaust gases rear

minor oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 121,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant leak

minor oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,035 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present on rear fuel pipes

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,219 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 115,507 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

minor oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 114,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,725 miles

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

minor oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 108,113 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 108,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 106,217 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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K855 DWK is a 1992 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 K855 DWK, 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 K855 DWK registered?

K855 DWK is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 25 November 1992.

Is K855 DWK safe to buy?

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