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M484 TJW

1994 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM484 TJW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,948 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 134,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 124,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel breather/filler neck corroded

long parking brake travel

o/s/f lower balljoint dust cover split

Fail 6 Jun 2006 124,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel breather/filler neck corroded

long parking brake travel

o/s/f lower balljoint dust cover split

Fail 1 Jun 2006 124,411 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M484 TJW is a 1994 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M484 TJW, 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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M484 TJW is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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