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M31 AWV

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,315 mi
Last recorded111,315 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 AWV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2007 111,315 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 111,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 111,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

n/s front seat belt receiver cover missing.

o/s rear door exterior handle broken.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 101,252 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 101,252 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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M31 AWV is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M31 AWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M31 AWV registered?

M31 AWV is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M31 AWV safe to buy?

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