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N132 SAC

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,524 mi
Last recorded141,524 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 SAC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 141,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side and near side front lower sivel joints rubbers split

rear off side tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2007 14,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side and near side front lower sivel joints rubbers split

rear off side tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2006 137,357 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 137,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Nov 2005 131,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever feels loose

Pass 29 Nov 2005 131,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever feels loose

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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N132 SAC is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 96,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N132 SAC, 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 31 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N132 SAC registered?

N132 SAC is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N132 SAC safe to buy?

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