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L205 HMO

1994 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

163,335 mi
Last recorded163,335 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 HMO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2006 163,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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L205 HMO is a 1994 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1994 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 103,740 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 L205 HMO, 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 32 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L205 HMO registered?

L205 HMO is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L205 HMO safe to buy?

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