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M261 YOT

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,826 mi
Last recorded112,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 YOT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 112,826 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre going bald on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2008 111,554 miles

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre going bald on outer edge

some side to side movement in handbrake on limit

Pass 9 Aug 2006 108,493 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system heavily corroded

footbrake efficiency 53%

front brake pads thin

front outer c.v boots heavily perished

handbrake efficiency 17%

Fail 3 Aug 2006 108,493 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust system heavily corroded

footbrake efficiency 53%

front brake pads thin

front outer c.v boots heavily perished

handbrake efficiency 17%

Pass 28 Jun 2005 104,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 104,118 miles

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

Both front CV Gaitors perishing

Both rear brake discs slightley scored, corroded and pitted

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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M261 YOT is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M261 YOT, 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 M261 YOT registered?

M261 YOT is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is M261 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 YOT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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