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L51 RMT

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

235,633 mi
Last recorded235,633 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 RMT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 235,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge, slow to pass emissions test, oil leaks front pads over 3/4 worn, rear pads 3/4 worn, radiator falling to bits

Pass 9 May 2013 235,633 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge, slow to pass emissions test, oil leaks front pads over 3/4 worn, rear pads 3/4 worn, radiator falling to bits

Pass 1 May 2012 225,876 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 225,866 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pads 2/3 worn.some wear in steering.sills rusting.

Pass 12 May 2011 211,211 miles

Front number plate deteriorated, front brake pads 1/2 worn, nearside rear shock absorber damp, steering rack worn offside end, nearside rear tyre worn near to minimum limit, oil leaks from engine.

Headlight beam patterns scattered, offside wing mirror cover missing, offside rear door doesn't open from outside, after market fuel cap, offside front wheel trim missing, both wing mirror glasses damaged.

Offside rear shock absorber damp, nearside front tyre worn to minimum limit, rear brake discs worn to acceptable limit, rear brake pads worn near to minimum, all require attention soon.

Fail 5 May 2011 210,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front number plate deteriorated, front brake pads 1/2 worn, nearside rear shock absorber damp, steering rack worn offside end, nearside rear tyre worn near to minimum limit, oil leaks from engine.

Headlight beam patterns scattered, offside wing mirror cover missing, offside rear door doesn't open from outside, after market fuel cap, offside front wheel trim missing, both wing mirror glasses damaged.

Offside rear shock absorber damp, nearside front tyre worn to minimum limit, rear brake discs worn to acceptable limit, rear brake pads worn near to minimum, all require attention soon.

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

Pass 13 May 2010 200,970 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 200,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear door stiff, registration plates deteriorated, bonnet catch sticks.

Pass 7 May 2009 191,921 miles

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

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

sill rusting.

Fail 7 May 2009 191,921 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

sill rusting.

Pass 15 May 2008 182,105 miles

o/s ball joint slight wear .nsr shock absorber damp.pads all worn near to min.oil leak.osr tyre worn near to min.

screen minor damage.osr door does not open.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 182,024 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s ball joint slight wear .nsr shock absorber damp.pads all worn near to min.oil leak.osr tyre worn near to min.

screen minor damage.osr door does not open.

Pass 9 May 2007 166,441 miles

o/s cv boot perished,rear brake pads appear 2/3 worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 150,146 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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L51 RMT is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L51 RMT, 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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L51 RMT is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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