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L91 GRD

1993 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,135 mi
Last recorded87,135 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL91 GRD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slave damp

front roll bar bush wear

slight play in rack

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Fail 27 Oct 2008 87,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch slave damp

front roll bar bush wear

nearside rear tyre 3mm

slight play in rack

slight play offside fron lower ball joint

Fail 24 Oct 2007 85,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres near limit

slight wear offside front top arm

Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,083 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres near limit

slight wear offside front top arm

Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,439 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 82,439 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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L91 GRD is a 1993 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L91 GRD, 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 L91 GRD?

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What year was L91 GRD registered?

L91 GRD is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L91 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L91 GRD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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