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M453 CHP

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,169 mi
Last recorded65,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 CHP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,169 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,381 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,651 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,711 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,708 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,480 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,015 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 58,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,883 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,838 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 43,543 miles

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

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

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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M453 CHP is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M453 CHP, 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 M453 CHP registered?

M453 CHP is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 15 November 1994.

Is M453 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M453 CHP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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