Rover 820i SE (1995)
1995 Rover 820i SE
CarHunch is tracking 108 1995 Rover 820i SE vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 108 Rover 820i SEs in this sample failed its MOT on first attempt—a stark 0% pass rate against the UK average of 80%. With a median CarHunch score of just 50, these cars are at genuine risk of serious defects, though the zero dangerous defect rate suggests the failures stem from wear and tear rather than safety-critical issues.
At nearly 30 years old, these vehicles are deeply aged and increasingly difficult to keep roadworthy; the fact that none passed first time indicates widespread mechanical deterioration across the sample. If you're considering one, budget heavily for immediate repairs and factor in ongoing maintenance costs—this isn't a car to buy on price alone.
We have 108 1995 Rover 820i SE 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 1995 Rover 820i SE
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 820i SE
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 107 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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