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L708 HOV

1994 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,232 mi
Last recorded116,232 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 HOV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2007 116,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light is on

fuel tank corroded

pas fluid low & pas noisey

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

various oil/fluid leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2006 112,191 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

excess travel in handbrake

front steering/suspension slight play

low effort recorded on hand brake

n/s/r door handle missing

o/s/f tyre low on tread

stone chipped windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2006 112,109 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear door handle missing

offside front tyre very low on inside edge

play in nearside of rack

play in offside front top arm

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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L708 HOV is a 1994 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 103,740 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 L708 HOV, 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 32 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L708 HOV registered?

L708 HOV is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L708 HOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L708 HOV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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