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L348 XEY

1994 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,204 mi
Last recorded52,204 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 XEY
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 52,204 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 45,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,453 miles

Central Front Outer slight damage to front registration

Front Upper Oil leak Slight oil leak on engine. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads close to legal limit. (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,020 miles

all tyres perished

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,563 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 37,235 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,663 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 36,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,778 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,010 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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L348 XEY is a 1994 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 L348 XEY, 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

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What year was L348 XEY registered?

L348 XEY is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L348 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L348 XEY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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