MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel filler neck damp with fuel
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
wear on both rear tyres borderline
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L487 PUA is a 1994 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L487 PUA, 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.
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What year was L487 PUA registered?
L487 PUA is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 21 March 1994.
Is L487 PUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L487 PUA shows 2 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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