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L800 XXL

1994 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 XXL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 43,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 41,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,737 miles

Handbrake travel high

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 32,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,708 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 30,920 miles

Engine oil leak

Front outer anti roll bar bushes perished

Offside steering rack gatour contaminated with oil

Pass 27 May 2010 29,522 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,129 miles

both front tyres are worn

exhaust front pipe is corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,165 miles

exhaust front pipe is corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,103 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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L800 XXL is a 1994 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L800 XXL, 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.

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What year was L800 XXL registered?

L800 XXL is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L800 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 XXL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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