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M418 DVV

1994 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

39,158 mi
Last recorded39,158 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 DVV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2013 39,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 39,156 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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M418 DVV is a 1994 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 M418 DVV, 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 M418 DVV registered?

M418 DVV is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M418 DVV safe to buy?

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