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M303 BOT

1995 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,550 mi
Last recorded181,550 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 BOT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2016 181,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2015 179,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 177,588 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perrishing

towbar aria corroding

Fail 6 May 2014 177,574 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres deteriorated

corrosion on rear disks

rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 176,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2013 176,013 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 174,394 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 25 May 2011 172,954 miles

Battery insecure

Boot damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre tread badly perished/cracking and starting to seperate. - o/s/r tyre tread perished/cracking.205/55/16

Fail 18 May 2011 172,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Boot damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre tread badly perished/cracking and starting to seperate. - o/s/r tyre tread perished/cracking.205/55/16

Pass 28 May 2010 170,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 170,250 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 170,238 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate cracked

Front screen chipped

Metal electrical support plate under bonnet corroding

Near and offside rear tyre tread beginning to crack 205/55/16

Nearside front drop link bush debonding

Pass 6 May 2008 168,628 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

tailgate damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2007 167,383 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 165,561 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M303 BOT is a 1995 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 96,754 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 M303 BOT, 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 31 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M303 BOT is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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