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M373 TKW

1994 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,453 mi
Last recorded43,453 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM373 TKW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2011 43,453 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

font bumper insecure

steering rack noise

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,621 miles

slight corrosion in o/s outer sill

slight corrosion in o/s rear brake pipe

Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,612 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 corrosion in o/s outer sill

slight corrosion in o/s rear brake pipe

Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,602 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,861 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 39,936 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,966 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 35,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,409 miles

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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M373 TKW is a 1994 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M373 TKW, 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 M373 TKW registered?

M373 TKW is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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