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L277 GHV

1994 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,869 mi
Last recorded75,869 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 GHV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 75,869 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLE IS STICKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.6 MM

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Fail 26 Nov 2007 75,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLE IS STICKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.6 MM

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,831 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Nov 2005 71,104 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 71,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING HAS MOVEMENT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON 2.0MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

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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L277 GHV is a 1994 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L277 GHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L277 GHV?

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What year was L277 GHV registered?

L277 GHV is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L277 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L277 GHV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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