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L820 SGP

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,532 mi
Last recorded37,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 SGP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,532 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,011 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,650 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,232 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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L820 SGP is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L820 SGP, 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 L820 SGP?

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What year was L820 SGP registered?

L820 SGP is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L820 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L820 SGP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L820 SGP have outstanding finance?

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