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L681 DOB

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 DOB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 73,379 miles

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

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,977 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 69,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L681 DOB is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L681 DOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L681 DOB registered?

L681 DOB is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L681 DOB safe to buy?

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