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M126 EEA

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 EEA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2015 128,540 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,292 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 125,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 123,867 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 122,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all arches showing signs of corrosion

both rear discs pitted

fuel filler cap securing ring broken off

Fail 18 Dec 2012 122,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all arches showing signs of corrosion

both rear discs pitted

fuel filler cap securing ring broken off

Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,742 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 120,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 117,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,311 miles

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

both rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2009 114,240 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 114,240 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 111,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 108,652 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 108,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 105,956 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 105,956 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 100,254 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 100,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M126 EEA is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M126 EEA, 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 M126 EEA registered?

M126 EEA is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M126 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M126 EEA shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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