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K938 SBY

1992 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,286 mi
Last recorded77,286 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 820108,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK938 SBY
MakeRover
Model820
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 77,286 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,647 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 68,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 66,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,136 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 61,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,855 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 54,850 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K938 SBY is a 1992 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K938 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K938 SBY registered?

K938 SBY is a 1992 Rover 820, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K938 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K938 SBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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