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M59 VFC

1995 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,699 mi
Last recorded159,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 VFC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 159,699 miles

O/S Rear Sill Showing Signs of corrosion

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 159,698 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 156,373 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 156,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 138,428 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS APPEAR RUSTY AND CORRODED.

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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M59 VFC is a 1995 Rover 820 in Gold 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 M59 VFC, 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 M59 VFC registered?

M59 VFC is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is M59 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M59 VFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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