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Rover 820 Si Auto (1995)

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1995 Rover 820 Si Auto

CarHunch has 647 1995 Rover 820 Si Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1995 Rover 820 Si Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Rover vehicles below.

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The 1995 Rover 820 Si Auto does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so we have no pass rates, failure patterns, or defect data to analyse — this is almost certainly because these cars are now so old that virtually none remain in regular road use. The Rover 820 was a competent executive saloon from the early 1990s, mechanically conventional but built during British Leyland's final decline, and any survivor today would be either a cherished classic or likely to have significant wear and corrosion. If you're considering one, your focus should be on a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist rather than MOT history, paying particular attention to the automatic gearbox (troublesome in this era), rust in the sills and floor pan, and whether the engine and cooling system show signs of proper maintenance. Realistically, a 30-year-old Rover 820 is a restoration project or nostalgia buy, not a practical daily driver.

MOT statistics not available

We have 647 1995 Rover 820 Si Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1995 Rover 820 Si Auto

Based on MOT data from 647 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,307 Rover 820 Si Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 28%
1,769
Red 21.4%
1,349
Green 15%
946
White 9.9%
625
Grey 9.9%
625
Silver 8.8%
554
Black 4.4%
277
Gold 2.2%
138
Bronze 0.2%
14
Multi-colour 0.2%
10
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