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L683 EDP

1993 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,567 mi
Last recorded154,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL683 EDP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2007 154,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 144,855 miles

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 EDP is a 1993 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L683 EDP, 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 L683 EDP registered?

L683 EDP is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L683 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L683 EDP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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