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L713 RPX

1993 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL713 RPX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 114,059 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

makes moderate blue smoke at mid revs

o/s mirror slight cracks

Fail 10 Oct 2006 113,963 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside cv joint knocking slightly

offside mirror cracked

oil leak from head,headgasket

Pass 14 Oct 2005 108,684 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 108,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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L713 RPX is a 1993 Rover 820 in Blue 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 L713 RPX, 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 L713 RPX registered?

L713 RPX is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L713 RPX safe to buy?

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