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M669 SBM

1995 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,839 mi
Last recorded107,839 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM669 SBM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2010 107,839 miles

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both Outer Driveshaft GAitors Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Radiator Showing Signs of Leakage

Slight Movement In Nearside Top Suspension Arm Mount Bush

Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,139 miles

Both Outer C.V Gaitors Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Crossmember Rusted

Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Slight Play In Both Front Suspension Top Arm Mount Bushes

Slight Play In Offside Steering Rack

Fail 16 Apr 2009 101,139 miles

Both Outer C.V Gaitors Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Crossmember Rusted

Rear Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Slight Play In Both Front Suspension Top Arm Mount Bushes

Slight Play In Offside Steering Rack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 94,110 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,236 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 88,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 181,632 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 181,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy corrosion and slight leak from front exhaust pipe

minimum reserve travel on parking brake lever

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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M669 SBM is a 1995 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M669 SBM, 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 M669 SBM registered?

M669 SBM is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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