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L959 FGM

1993 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,349 mi
Last recorded137,349 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 820108,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 FGM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 137,349 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 137,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 134,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 130,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 125,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 120,496 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
Full Rover 820 reliability report

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L959 FGM is a 1993 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L959 FGM, 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.

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What year was L959 FGM registered?

L959 FGM is a 1993 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L959 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L959 FGM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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