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M678 AVW

1995 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,590 mi
Last recorded59,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 AVW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,590 miles

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

fuel tank has slight surface rust

Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,586 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel tank has slight surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,221 miles

fuel tank has surface corrosion !!!!

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,461 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,029 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,029 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 55,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,534 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 46,114 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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M678 AVW is a 1995 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M678 AVW, 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 M678 AVW registered?

M678 AVW is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M678 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M678 AVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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