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Rover 820 (1995)

2,551 real MOT outcomes analysed • 62.8% first-time pass rate

1995 Rover 820

CarHunch analysed 2,551 real MOT records for the 1995 Rover 820. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 17.2% below UK average
62.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
100,639
typical mileage
81,133–121,418 middle half
13.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.47
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Rover 820

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.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 2,540 62.8% 1.47
LPG (0%) 9 59.3% 1.22
Diesel (0%) 2 82.4% 3

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Rover 820 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

81,133
low mileage
100,639
typical
121,418
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Rover 820 vehicles fall between 81,133 and 121,418 miles.

1995 Rover 820 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (20% of peak).

51 10 2014 2023

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.

MOT History Averages

3.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.47
Avg failures per vehicle
4.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Rover 820

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 52%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 34.2%
    Oil leak
  • 25.3%
    Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
  • 24.4%
    Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
  • 20.2%
    Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
  • 18.1%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 15.9%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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