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M597 DNJ

1995 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,054 mi
Last recorded79,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 DNJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,769 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,769 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,546 miles

front exhaust weak slight blow

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,512 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M597 DNJ is a 1995 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M597 DNJ, 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 M597 DNJ registered?

M597 DNJ is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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