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L243 DVU

1993 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

185,078 mi
Last recorded185,078 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 620113,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 DVU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 185,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel kneck starting too corroided

Fail 28 Feb 2008 180,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel kneck starting too corroided

Pass 2 Mar 2007 172,091 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 172,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 157,311 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 157,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 157,296 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 156,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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L243 DVU is a 1993 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1993 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 113,414 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 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L243 DVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L243 DVU registered?

L243 DVU is a 1993 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L243 DVU safe to buy?

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