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M363 ORD

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,430 mi
Last recorded135,430 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM363 ORD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 135,430 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including All Suspension Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 X Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including All Suspension Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 135,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 135,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,175 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,117 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 134,716 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,465 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 134,120 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 134,110 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 132,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 132,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 131,976 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 131,976 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 131,660 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 131,660 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 131,327 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all suspension arms ,fuel pipes and brake pipes have dry surface rust.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 131,023 miles

under body very dry and rusty.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 130,990 miles

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

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

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

under body very dry and rusty.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 130,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 130,677 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,038 miles

n/s rear tyre has cracks in outer wallkeep check on this

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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M363 ORD is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M363 ORD, 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 M363 ORD registered?

M363 ORD is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 22 November 1994.

Is M363 ORD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M363 ORD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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