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L793 OKV

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,153 mi
Last recorded49,153 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL793 OKV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 49,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 48,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,770 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,105 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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L793 OKV is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L793 OKV, 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

How do I check the history of L793 OKV?

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What year was L793 OKV registered?

L793 OKV is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L793 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L793 OKV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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