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L796 EDP

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,824 mi
Last recorded111,824 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 EDP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2010 111,824 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipe from tank to filler corroded

n/s front indicator lamp lens missing

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,824 miles

fuel pipe from tank to filler corroded

n/s front indicator lamp lens missing

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2009 111,760 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 111,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 111,440 miles

inner track control rod bushs split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2007 119,027 miles

handbrake travel high

slight play to o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2006 110,509 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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L796 EDP is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L796 EDP, 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 L796 EDP registered?

L796 EDP is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L796 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L796 EDP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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