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L356 WWV

1993 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,169 mi
Last recorded58,169 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 WWV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 58,169 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 58,161 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Very minimal play/wear. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake and parking brake only just over minimum to pass the test. Brakes may need attention or servicing.

front brake pads 2/3ds worn, brake discs all round deteriorated.

Fail 4 May 2017 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Very minimal play/wear. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake and parking brake only just over minimum to pass the test. Brakes may need attention or servicing.

front brake pads 2/3ds worn, brake discs all round deteriorated.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight travel in footbrake

Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,338 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,216 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corroded underside

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corroded underside

Pass 1 May 2010 48,929 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,370 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,162 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,161 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L356 WWV is a 1993 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 L356 WWV, 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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L356 WWV is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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