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M38 LOH

1994 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,946 mi
Last recorded104,946 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 LOH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 104,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

general uinderbody corrosion

knocking noise from engine compartment

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end/rack

Pass 14 Nov 2014 107,770 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 107,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S mirror missing

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 107,507 miles

N/S mirror missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,507 miles

N/S mirror missing

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,758 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S mirror missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 105,490 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 105,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 103,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 103,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 101,685 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 101,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 98,898 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 98,898 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,524 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 93,524 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 90,081 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 90,081 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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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M38 LOH is a 1994 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M38 LOH, 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 M38 LOH registered?

M38 LOH is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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