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K730 UNV

1971 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1971 Rover 820103,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK730 UNV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2007 120,876 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 115,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 115,858 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 115,858 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel tank very rusty

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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K730 UNV is a 1971 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 103,185 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 K730 UNV, 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 55 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 K730 UNV?

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What year was K730 UNV registered?

K730 UNV is a 1971 Rover 820, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K730 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K730 UNV shows 4 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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