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M605 HBC

1994 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 HBC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 117,774 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 112,851 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 112,851 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 108,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,292 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 106,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 97,823 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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M605 HBC is a 1994 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 103,740 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 M605 HBC, 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 32 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M605 HBC registered?

M605 HBC is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M605 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M605 HBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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