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M258 MOG

1994 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,510 mi
Last recorded103,510 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 MOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 103,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,855 miles

both rear brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

some lift in offside front lower suspension ball joint

some movement in both front upper suspension arm bushes both sides

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,853 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs worn

coolant level low

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

some lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

some movement in both front upper suspension arm bushes both sides

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,912 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDELAMP VERY DIM

VARIOUS ENGINE & TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,034 miles

Damage on nearside outer sill

Exhaust and joints becoming corroded

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Some movement in both front upper wishbone bushes

Various engine & transmission leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,635 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 97,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,602 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2008 95,602 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,517 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jan 2007 94,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REQUIRES ATTENTION

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE & PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jan 2006 92,114 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 92,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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M258 MOG is a 1994 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M258 MOG, 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 M258 MOG registered?

M258 MOG is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M258 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M258 MOG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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