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N105 EAB

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 EAB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 105,639 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 150,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both front position lamps dim

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr tyre worn on edges

os headlamp reflector faded

osf anti-roll bar link bushes perished

rear brake discs corroding

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2007 146,201 miles

Oil leak

ns no plate light tempramental †nsr tyre worn outside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 141,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

osf antiroll bar bushes splitting †rear brake discs corroded †front no plate cracked †

How Reliable is the Rover 820?

Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,012
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
19,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,076
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,826
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,216
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,025
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N105 EAB is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N105 EAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N105 EAB registered?

N105 EAB is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N105 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N105 EAB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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