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L738 SUB

1993 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,948 mi
Last recorded114,948 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 SUB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 114,948 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 114,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 May 2006 112,428 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 112,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L738 SUB is a 1993 Rover 820 in Grey 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 L738 SUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L738 SUB registered?

L738 SUB is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L738 SUB safe to buy?

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