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L683 DUK

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,252 mi
Last recorded135,252 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 DUK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 135,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,596 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes in n/s/r wheel arch startin g to corrode

Fail 2 Sep 2014 32,596 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes in n/s/r wheel arch sarting to corrode

Fail 3 Sep 2013 129,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,745 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 126,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 122,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 113,378 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 108,893 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 108,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 103,408 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 103,408 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,252 miles

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

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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L683 DUK is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L683 DUK, 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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L683 DUK is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 7 September 1993.

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