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L894 UHW

1994 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,673 mi
Last recorded140,673 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 UHW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 140,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 133,634 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 126,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside upper ball joint dust cover split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 126,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside upper ball joint dust cover split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 119,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 119,311 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 113,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 105,773 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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L894 UHW is a 1994 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L894 UHW, 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 L894 UHW registered?

L894 UHW is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L894 UHW safe to buy?

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