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L988 HDA

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,275 mi
Last recorded114,275 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 HDA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 114,275 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has temp repair (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 114,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has temp repair (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 110,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR seatbelt locking mech. casing cracked, but functioning as intended

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 110,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR seatbelt locking mech. casing cracked, but functioning as intended

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 107,743 miles

advise off side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 107,822 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise off side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,371 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,653 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2006 84,685 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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L988 HDA is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L988 HDA, 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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L988 HDA is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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