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M173 MOP

1994 Rover 820

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 MOP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 71,462 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,797 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 69,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,848 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,848 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,230 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 66,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,534 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,485 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,519 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 56,519 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,828 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 53,159 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 53,159 miles

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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M173 MOP is a 1994 Rover 820 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M173 MOP, 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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M173 MOP is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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