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M778 JFP

1995 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,006 mi
Last recorded75,006 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 JFP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,006 miles

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

drivers door lock damaged

nearside rear petrol pipe corroded slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,839 miles

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

both front +offside rear tyres sidewalls perished and starting to crack

nearside rear petrol pipe slightly corroded and damp

Fail 21 Oct 2010 73,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front +offside rear tyres sidewalls perished and starting to crack

nearside rear petrol pipe slightly corroded and damp

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,693 miles

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

nearside rear petrol pipe slightly damp

offside rear +both front tyres perished and sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 1 Oct 2009 72,963 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear petrol pipe slightly damp

offside rear +both front tyres perished and sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,168 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 72,168 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 71,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,342 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,833 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 69,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,857 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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M778 JFP is a 1995 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M778 JFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M778 JFP registered?

M778 JFP is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M778 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M778 JFP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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