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L378 FKX

1993 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,515 mi
Last recorded122,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 FKX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 122,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 116,817 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 116,794 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 110,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 110,479 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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L378 FKX is a 1993 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L378 FKX, 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 L378 FKX registered?

L378 FKX is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is L378 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L378 FKX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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