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M818 GAM

1995 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,598 mi
Last recorded51,598 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 GAM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 51,597 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,091 miles

Abit too much travel on foot and handbrake.

Rear number plate getting discoloured.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,724 miles

Both front C.V gaiters cracking slightly in the bellows.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 50,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight blow from centre silencer.Hand brake has slightly too much travel.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 149,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,725 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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M818 GAM is a 1995 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M818 GAM, 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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M818 GAM is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M818 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M818 GAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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