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M980 CGK

1995 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,089 mi
Last recorded150,089 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 CGK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 150,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front rack arms slight play

unable to inspect both front and rear outer brake pads and discs

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 150,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front rack arms slight play

unable to inspect both front and rear outer brake pads and discs

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 141,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 139,934 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 139,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 134,707 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 134,704 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 134,697 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 129,030 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 129,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M980 CGK is a 1995 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M980 CGK, 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 M980 CGK registered?

M980 CGK is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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