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L727 RET

1994 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,559 mi
Last recorded142,559 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 RET
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 142,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,455 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,217 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,217 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 138,483 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 138,422 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 136,869 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 136,810 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2009 134,841 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 133,686 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 133,663 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 131,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 131,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 128,640 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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L727 RET is a 1994 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L727 RET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L727 RET registered?

L727 RET is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L727 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L727 RET shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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