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L549 FOE

1994 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,041 mi
Last recorded115,041 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 FOE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 115,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack both sides

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 112,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,526 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 111,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 110,260 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 110,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 108,650 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 108,650 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2005 107,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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L549 FOE is a 1994 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L549 FOE, 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 L549 FOE registered?

L549 FOE is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L549 FOE safe to buy?

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