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L983 UOR

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,494 mi
Last recorded140,494 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 UOR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 140,494 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 140,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 140,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 125,693 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low more on offside rear outer pad brake disc been hot at sometime

Fail 17 Nov 2007 125,693 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 116,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 111,544 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 111,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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L983 UOR is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L983 UOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L983 UOR?

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What year was L983 UOR registered?

L983 UOR is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L983 UOR safe to buy?

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