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M840 JFH

1995 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 JFH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,393 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 79,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,322 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 77,320 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,498 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 73,496 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2006 67,330 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,330 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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M840 JFH is a 1995 Rover 820 in Gold 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 M840 JFH, 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 M840 JFH registered?

M840 JFH is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M840 JFH safe to buy?

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