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M856 XCA

1995 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,134 mi
Last recorded127,134 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 XCA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 127,134 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

both steering rack mounts slightly worn

Fail 8 Jun 2012 127,133 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

both steering rack mounts slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,015 miles

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear bumper support corroded and holed

slight play in steering rack

srs light on

Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear bumper support corroded and holed

slight play in steering rack

srs light on

Pass 13 Nov 2009 117,336 miles

rear bumper cross member corroded.

srs light on

Fail 10 Nov 2009 117,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear bumper cross member corroded.

srs light on

Pass 22 Sep 2008 110,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front no plate cracked

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight scratches on windsreen

Fail 17 Sep 2008 110,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front no plate cracked

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight scratches on windsreen

Pass 18 Oct 2007 105,460 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

expansion bottle leaks water when warm

front no plate cracked

n/s washer inop

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2007 105,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked

n/s washer inop

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2006 102,091 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 102,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracked

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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M856 XCA 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 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 M856 XCA, 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 M856 XCA registered?

M856 XCA is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 2 January 1995.

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