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L655 EUK

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 EUK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 125,439 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 125,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 119,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2007 119,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Drivers door difficaut to open from outside the vehicle

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 111,572 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 111,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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L655 EUK is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L655 EUK, 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 L655 EUK registered?

L655 EUK is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L655 EUK safe to buy?

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