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M868 PBL

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,844 mi
Last recorded190,844 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM868 PBL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 190,844 miles

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

front grille has tape over corrosion

offside front top of wheel arch has tape over corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2007 189,258 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate not in clean condition but readability unaffected

heavy oil leak from offside engine at the rear

Pass 20 Oct 2006 186,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 184,584 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 184,584 miles

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

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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M868 PBL is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M868 PBL, 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 M868 PBL registered?

M868 PBL is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M868 PBL safe to buy?

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