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L343 FBW

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,351 mi
Last recorded82,351 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 FBW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 82,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 82,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,627 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 81,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,118 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 80,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,596 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,534 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2006 77,676 miles

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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L343 FBW is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L343 FBW, 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.

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What year was L343 FBW registered?

L343 FBW is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 7 August 1993.

Is L343 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L343 FBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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