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M579 POG

1995 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,591 mi
Last recorded37,591 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 POG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 37,591 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 37,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 37,373 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,668 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 32,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,437 miles

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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M579 POG is a 1995 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 M579 POG, 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 M579 POG registered?

M579 POG is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M579 POG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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