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M879 OOE

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,245 mi
Last recorded72,245 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 OOE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,245 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 72,245 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 67,354 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,610 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,163 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 63,163 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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M879 OOE is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M879 OOE, 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 M879 OOE registered?

M879 OOE is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M879 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M879 OOE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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