Rover 820 Sli (1994)
1994 Rover 820 Sli
CarHunch is tracking 383 1994 Rover 820 Sli vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1994 Rover 820 SLI has a 0% first-time MOT pass rate, starkly below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. None of the 382 petrol examples in this dataset passed their MOT on the first attempt, and no dangerous defects were recorded—suggesting these cars fail on wear items and minor issues rather than safety-critical faults.
The zero failures and advisories per vehicle on record indicate incomplete testing data rather than cars in perfect condition, so treat these numbers with caution. At nearly 30 years old, any 820 SLI you're considering will need a thorough pre-purchase inspection and budget for immediate remedial work before it passes its next test.
We have 383 1994 Rover 820 Sli 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 Sli
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 Sli
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 382 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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