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M561 VWT

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,802 mi
Last recorded179,802 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 VWT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 179,802 miles

Advise on both number plates deteriorated slightly

Advise on coolant bottle leaking slightly

Advise on corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2006 171,381 miles

Clutch cylinder is leaking

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Various aptches of corrosion on underbody

Fail 7 Nov 2006 171,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Clutch cylinder is leaking

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

No cap on headertank

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Various patches of corrosion on underbody

Pass 25 Oct 2005 160,584 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 160,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front antiroll bar is over to side and close to bottom arm on the nearside

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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M561 VWT is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M561 VWT, 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 M561 VWT registered?

M561 VWT is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is M561 VWT safe to buy?

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