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L168 RVV

1994 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,757 mi
Last recorded137,757 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 RVV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 137,757 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 137,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 128,676 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 128,676 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 117,210 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 117,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 117,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 9 May 2007 113,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 108,472 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 108,330 miles

Offside 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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L168 RVV is a 1994 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L168 RVV, 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

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What year was L168 RVV registered?

L168 RVV is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L168 RVV safe to buy?

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