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L579 KGS

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,732 mi
Last recorded105,732 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 KGS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,732 miles

THE BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE NEXT SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS.

THE BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE STARTED TO LEAK OIL.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,819 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sltght play at boyh front wheels

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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L579 KGS is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L579 KGS, 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 L579 KGS registered?

L579 KGS is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L579 KGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L579 KGS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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