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M394 PVO

1994 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,150 mi
Last recorded86,150 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 PVO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,150 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 86,149 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,235 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 83,235 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 76,945 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 76,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 76,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 71,205 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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M394 PVO is a 1994 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M394 PVO, 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 M394 PVO registered?

M394 PVO is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M394 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M394 PVO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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