Rover 820 Si Auto (1994)
1994 Rover 820 Si Auto
CarHunch is tracking 987 1994 Rover 820 Si Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1994 Rover 820 SI Auto has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a stark warning sign—every single one of the 987 vehicles analysed failed its MOT on the first attempt. The petrol engine variant (986 of 987 cars) shows the same pattern, with zero vehicles passing first time, suggesting systemic issues rather than isolated problems.
These cars are now 30 years old and the complete absence of passing vehicles, combined with zero dangerous defects recorded, suggests the remaining examples on the road are either not being tested or are in such poor condition they don't make it to the MOT bay. If you're considering one, assume you're buying a restoration project or parts car, not a usable everyday vehicle—budget heavily for repairs before even thinking about roadworthiness.
We have 987 1994 Rover 820 Si Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1994 Rover 820 Si Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Rover 820 Si Auto
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 986 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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