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M496 OTF

1995 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,197 mi
Last recorded117,197 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 OTF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 117,197 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 117,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 115,863 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 115,863 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 113,983 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 113,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 110,887 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 110,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M496 OTF is a 1995 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M496 OTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M496 OTF?

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What year was M496 OTF registered?

M496 OTF is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M496 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M496 OTF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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