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L172 SAV

1994 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,536 mi
Last recorded76,536 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 SAV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,536 miles

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The front brake hose metal ends are showing some signs of corrosion.

The power steering metal pipes are showing some signs of heavy corrosion.

There are signs of corrosion showing around the front and rear suspension radius arms and subframe mountings.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 76,536 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The front brake hose metal ends are showing some signs of corrosion.

The power steering metal pipes are showing some signs of heavy corrosion.

There are signs of corrosion showing around the front and rear suspension radius arms and subframe mountings.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,025 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 76,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

The cooling system radiator is in poor condition.

The front and rear brake hose metal ends are showing some signs of corrosion.

The front brake pads appear to be worn low.

The metal power steering pipes are showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,507 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 75,507 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Off side and near side front brake flexible hose metal ends are showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 74,047 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are showing some signs of leaking fluid.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The off side front outer cv boot is perished and in poor condition.

There is some wear movement showing in the steering rack.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,047 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are showing some signs of leaking fluid.

The off side front outer cv boot is perished and in poor condition.

There is some wear movement showing in the steering rack.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 72,751 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 72,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres showing some signs of wear.

Metal power steering pipes are showing signs of corrosion.

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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L172 SAV is a 1994 Rover 820 in Blue 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 L172 SAV, 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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What year was L172 SAV registered?

L172 SAV is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L172 SAV safe to buy?

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