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L79 UGC

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,166 mi
Last recorded110,166 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 UGC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 110,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 109,953 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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L79 UGC is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L79 UGC, 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 L79 UGC?

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What year was L79 UGC registered?

L79 UGC is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L79 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L79 UGC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L79 UGC have outstanding finance?

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