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M778 NRJ

1995 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2007 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight gas leak from rear silencer & flange, N/S rear brake pipe to hose rusting

Fail 17 Jan 2006 108,703 miles

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

Power steering pipes on rack very rusty, offside rear tyre worn on inside edge & close to legal limit, petrol pipes close to tank very rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 108,703 miles

Power steering pipes on rack very rusty, offside rear tyre worn on inside edge & close to legal limit, petrol pipes close to tank very rusty

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 NRJ is a 1995 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 NRJ, 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

How do I check the history of M778 NRJ?

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What year was M778 NRJ registered?

M778 NRJ is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M778 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M778 NRJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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