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L502 MHE

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL502 MHE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,974 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,243 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

has slight play in steering rack end

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,314 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 66,313 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 59,941 miles

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

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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L502 MHE is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L502 MHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L502 MHE registered?

L502 MHE is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L502 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L502 MHE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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