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Rover 820

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc

K57 KAHMOT history

K57 KAH is a blue petrol Rover 820 first used on 14 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
147,425 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
820
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K57 KAH was last recorded at 147,425 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 3,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2021: 143,843 miles, lower than 145,898 miles on 8 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,843 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,582 miles
Average per year
1,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,425 miles
  • 2021 – 143,843 miles
  • 2020 – 145,898 miles
  • 2019 – 144,977 miles
  • 2018 – 144,151 miles
  • 2017 – 143,247 miles
  • 2016 – 142,309 miles
  • 2015 – 141,062 miles
  • 2014 – 139,782 miles
  • 2013 – 138,462 miles
  • 2012 – 137,250 miles
  • 2011 – 136,154 miles
  • 2010 – 134,802 miles
  • 2009 – 133,639 miles
  • 2008 – 132,133 miles
  • 2007 – 130,254 miles
  • 2006 – 128,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,425 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills signs of repairs / inners been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive staining all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside minor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,425 miles (+3,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,425 miles
    Test number
    378736860361
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills signs of repairs / inners been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive staining all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,843 miles (-2,055)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,843 miles
    Test number
    373574783788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has a nail in centre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass145,898 miles (+41)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    493801244300
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at time of test strong advise clean off and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded heavily under sealed
    • AdvisorySuspension components general surface corrosion

  4. Fail145,857 miles (+880)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,857 miles
    Test number
    250101016097
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at time of test strong advise clean off and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded heavily under sealed
    • AdvisorySuspension components general surface corrosion

  5. Pass144,977 miles (+826)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,977 miles
    Test number
    813939272871
    • AdvisoryFront Upper nearside and offside slight play in bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise clean off and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoolant staining bottom corners of radiator no leaks at time.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe corroded heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

  6. Pass144,151 miles (+38)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,151 miles
    Test number
    924234560968
    • AdvisoryFront Upper arms bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres surface cracking edge/sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil seep/staining advise clean off
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail144,113 miles (+866)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    195099188590
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer/end of sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper arms bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres surface cracking edge/sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil seep/staining advise clean off
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass143,247 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,247 miles
    Test number
    821473131501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rubbers perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rubbers perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play

  9. Fail143,213 miles (+904)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,213 miles
    Test number
    195632786487
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rubbers perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rubbers perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play

  10. Pass142,309 miles (+1,247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    142,309 miles
    Test number
    543449559837
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight deterioration (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine covered advise clean and repair
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyre minor surface cracking

  11. Pass141,062 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,062 miles
    Test number
    201066638112
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and offside rear slight surface perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak advise clean of engine

  12. Fail141,058 miles (+1,276)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,058 miles
    Test number
    584069747484
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and offside rear slight surface perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak advise clean of engine

  13. Pass139,782 miles (+1,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    568375244228
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass138,462 miles (+1,212)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    138,462 miles
    Test number
    858901443213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass137,250 miles (+1,096)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,250 miles
    Test number
    156944542297
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass136,154 miles (+1,352)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    136,154 miles
    Test number
    828573641279
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Note1.Fuel filler neck pipes corroded. 2.Rear wiper blade split. 3,Offside rear sill corroding poor.
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass134,802 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    134,802 miles
    Test number
    741836730247
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1.Offside rea sill at end corroded poor condition.
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail134,802 miles (+1,163)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,802 miles
    Test number
    920866530278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1.Offside rea sill at end corroded poor condition.
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass133,639 miles (+1,506)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    133,639 miles
    Test number
    303539219210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1.rear wiper blade split. 2.offside rear sill corroded. 3.offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge. 4.nearside rear tyre getting low side wall perishing.
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail132,133 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,133 miles
    Test number
    173491118283
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass132,133 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    132,133 miles
    Test number
    872361818200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail132,097 miles (+1,843)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,097 miles
    Test number
    604654408210
    • DangerousOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass130,254 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    130,254 miles
    Test number
    801897997130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,242 miles (+1,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,242 miles
    Test number
    591383297148
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  25. Pass128,328 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    128,328 miles
    Test number
    243841176109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail128,308 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    293076166413
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Note† †1- wipers smeery - advise replacement both sides † †2- swan filler neck showing signs of leaking † †3- both outer sills weak in places † †4- n/s/r shock absorber slight damp † †5- rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Questions about K57 KAH

Does K57 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K57 KAH expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K57 KAH?
The MOT on K57 KAH expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K57 KAH done?
K57 KAH was recorded at 147,425 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 1,172 miles a year.
Has K57 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 KAH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on K57 KAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K57 KAH find?
K57 KAH passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills signs of repairs / inners been under sealed; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play, and 1 more.

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