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K951 HWB

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,236 mi
Last recorded104,236 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK951 HWB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 104,236 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shocks damp

brake master cylinder level slightly low

chips to front screen

movement to nearside and offside front top wishbone arm bushes

note/brake pads not visible

note/oil leak

offside front tyre on** legal limits(bald inside edge)195/65/15h

offside outer constant velocity boot perishing

oil around nearside rack boot

rear shocks soft on bounce test

slight bind to offside front brake

slight corrsion to rear brake discs(not fully visible)

slight leak to rear exhaust section

slight wear to both front suspesion drop links

Fail 24 Mar 2009 104,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shocks damp

brake master cylinder level slightly low

chips to front screen

movement to nearside and offside front top wishbone arm bushes

note/brake pads not visible

note/oil leak

offside front tyre on** legal limits(bald inside edge)195/65/15h

offside outer constant velocity boot perishing

oil around nearside rack boot

rear shocks soft on bounce test

slight bind to offside front brake

slight corrsion to rear brake discs(not fully visible)

slight leak to rear exhaust section

slight wear to both front suspesion drop links

Pass 10 Mar 2008 98,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 97,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 95,940 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 95,940 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K951 HWB is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K951 HWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K951 HWB registered?

K951 HWB is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K951 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K951 HWB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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