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L506 CFJ

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2006
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

97,118 mi
Last recorded97,118 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 CFJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 97,118 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested Major exhaust blow from rear and front flexi pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Heavily Cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Alternator belt cracking

Both rear tyres perished

Front coil springs corroded

Misting of oil around both rear shock absorbers

Misting of oil around steering rack

N/S/F tyre cracking in tread

Rear Sub frame corroded

Rear reg plate delaminated

Slight corrosion around windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,109 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

corrosion on the front of the roof

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 95,268 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 95,268 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L506 CFJ is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 L506 CFJ, 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 L506 CFJ registered?

L506 CFJ is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L506 CFJ safe to buy?

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