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L673 VLP

1993 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

178,301 mi
Last recorded178,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL673 VLP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 178,301 miles

both rear brake backing plates corroded

front brake discs scorred

front wings corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jul 2019 178,300 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake backing plates corroded

front brake discs scorred

front wings corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2018 174,379 miles

Rear brake hoses x2 surface corrosion

chassis corroded

steering components corroded

suspension components corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Front oil residue underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2018 174,379 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subrfame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox rotted out (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front oil residue underside of vehicle

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear brake hoses x2 surface corrosion

chassis corroded

steering components corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 172,511 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2016 171,755 miles

both rear backing plates corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 171,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever insecure cable insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 166,368 miles

fuel lines corroded

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes corroded

rear bumper mount corroded

surface corrosion to both sills

surface corrosion to front cross member

Fail 10 Jun 2015 166,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

fuel lines corroded

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes corroded

rear bumper mount corroded

surface corrosion to both sills

surface corrosion to front cross member

Pass 12 Feb 2014 158,968 miles

jagged edges on near side front wing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2014 158,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

jagged edges on near side front wing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2013 152,299 miles

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion to front cross member

Fail 4 Feb 2013 152,299 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

near side front tyre scrubbed

off side front tyre scrubbed

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion to front cross member

Pass 1 Feb 2012 146,138 miles

near side rear tyre near limit

oil leak from engine

rear bumper iron corroded

front cross member corroded

metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 146,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both wiper blades split

front cross member corroded

metal fuel lines corroded

near side rear tyre near limit

oil leak from engine

rear bumper iron corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 140,350 miles

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

fuel lines corroded but not leaking

oil leak from engine

slight misting of oil from rear shock absorbers

Fail 24 Jan 2011 140,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear fuel lines corroded but not lealing

slight misting of oil from rear shock absorbers

Pass 9 Oct 2009 124,700 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 124,694 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 109,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 98,814 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,808 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L673 VLP is a 1993 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 L673 VLP, 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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L673 VLP is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 19 November 1993.

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