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M457 HPL

1995 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,764 mi
Last recorded159,764 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 HPL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 159,764 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leaks from engine area.

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 159,764 miles

oil leaks from engine area.

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 159,289 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 159,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 158,444 miles

offside and nearside outer sills surface corrosion

offside and nearside rear part of underside sill surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 157,741 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 157,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 156,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 156,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 156,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear seat belt flexible stalk locking mechanism dose not secure

Pass 3 Oct 2008 153,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 153,150 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 142,788 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 142,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 133,281 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 133,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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M457 HPL is a 1995 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1995 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 96,754 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 M457 HPL, 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 31 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M457 HPL registered?

M457 HPL is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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