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N138 CTW

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,669 mi
Last recorded175,669 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 CTW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 175,669 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 175,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front head lamp has stone chip

Pass 9 May 2008 168,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 160,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 155,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 152,462 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 152,462 miles

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

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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N138 CTW is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N138 CTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N138 CTW?

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What year was N138 CTW registered?

N138 CTW is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 11 December 1995.

Is N138 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N138 CTW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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