MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,538 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
STRONG ADVISE o/s/r tyre heavily perished / cracking
oil leak
rear anti roll bar heavily corroded
rear bumper missing
brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules and pipework
front and rear anti roll bars corroded
o/s/f outer cv gaitor cracking
o/s/r tyre shows heavy perishing
oil leak
rear bumper insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules and pipework
front and rear anti roll bars corroded
o/s/f outer cv gaitor cracking
o/s/r tyre shows heavy perishing
oil leak
rear bumper insecure
BRAKE HOSES AGED / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FERRULES
EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED AND HAS MINOR LEAK
OIL LEAKS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PERISHING IN N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES
SLIGHT BINDING ON O/S/F BRAKES
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BRAKE HOSES AGED / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FERRULES
EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED AND HAS MINOR LEAK
OIL LEAKS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PERISHING IN N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES
SLIGHT BINDING ON O/S/F BRAKES
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake hoses ahged / slight corrosion on ferrules
exhaust heavily corroded and has minor leak
oil leaks
perishing in n/s/f and o/s/r tyres
slight binding on o/s/f brakes
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake hoses ahged / slight corrosion on ferrules
exhaust heavily corroded and has minor leak
oil leaks
perishing in n/s/f and o/s/r tyres
rear brake discs in poor condition
slight binding on o/s/f brakes
both front outer cv gaitors show deterioration / cracking
brake hoses show corrosion on ferrules / heavy on rear hoses.
front anti roll bar droplinks in poor condition
oil leak
travel on handbrake
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front outer cv gaitors show deterioration / cracking
brake hoses show corrosion on ferrules / heavy on rear hoses.
front anti roll bar droplinks in poor condition
oil leak
slight binding on n/s/f brake
travel on handbrake
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all steering , suspension and braking components generally aged and corroded
both front outer cv gaitors show deterioration / cracking
slight binding o/s/f brakes
travel on parking brake
front sections exhaust very corroded and has minor leak on pipe to cat
oil leak from top cover gasket
slight binding on o/s/f brakes
steering and suspension show general age , wear and corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
auxiliary area noise
front sections exhaust very corroded and has minor leak on pipe to cat
oil leak from top cover gasket
slight binding on o/s/f brakes
slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes / brake hoses aged
steering and suspension show general age , wear and corrosion
travel on parking brake
both outer cv gaitors show cracking
electric windows faults require attention
perishing / cracking in n/s/r tyre
slight oil leaks
wiper blades splitting recommend replacing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both outer cv gaitors show cracking
electric windows faults require attention
perishing / cracking in n/s/r tyre
slight oil leaks
wiper blades splitting recommend replacing
oil leak
pas pipes corroded
rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing and cracking
Oil leak
pas pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
pas pipes corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
anti roll bar droplinks have movement
both front outer cv gaitors show cracking
movement in upper front suspension arm bushes
pas resivior hoses damp
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise play in steering rack
anti roll bars showing age slight movement in bushes
brake hoses showing age
front discs aged and rear discs aged
front end exhaust showing age
n/s inner drive shaft damp
n/s top mount has slight movement
oil leaks
pas pipes and pump damp advise
suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M640 DYJ is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M640 DYJ, 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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M640 DYJ is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 22 February 1995.
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