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M251 TME

1994 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

180,667 mi
Last recorded180,667 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 TME
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 180,667 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car the muddy

Fail 24 Nov 2014 180,667 miles

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

Nearside Outer Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car the muddy

Pass 20 Dec 2013 177,487 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive

vehicle muddy underside

Fail 13 Dec 2013 177,455 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive

vehicle muddy underside

Pass 8 Nov 2012 173,553 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

srs light on

vehicle muddy underneath

Fail 8 Nov 2012 173,553 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

srs light on

vehicle muddy underneath

Pass 1 Nov 2011 168,343 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 168,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 164,929 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's starting to wear

rear brake disc's slightly worn and corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 164,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 157,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 157,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 149,969 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 149,969 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 146,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 130,874 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 130,870 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M251 TME is a 1994 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M251 TME, 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 M251 TME registered?

M251 TME is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M251 TME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 TME shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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