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M956 XTP

1994 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,487 mi
Last recorded127,487 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 XTP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2009 127,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 121,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 113,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 108,655 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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M956 XTP is a 1994 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 103,740 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 M956 XTP, 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 32 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 M956 XTP registered?

M956 XTP is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M956 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M956 XTP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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