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M640 DYJ

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,538 mi
Last recorded75,538 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 DYJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 75,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,691 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 74,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,663 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 73,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,537 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,264 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 71,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,745 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 68,737 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,275 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 67,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,716 miles

oil leak

pas pipes corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing and cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,888 miles

Oil leak

pas pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 64,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,403 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 63,403 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,380 miles

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?

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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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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