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N146 YOE

1996 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 YOE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2006 114,200 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 112,707 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N146 YOE is a 1996 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N146 YOE, 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 N146 YOE registered?

N146 YOE is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N146 YOE safe to buy?

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