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N191 PUH

1996 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,605 mi
Last recorded118,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 PUH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,605 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 118,603 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play, off-side rack end.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 102,614 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 102,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

front No.plate delaminating

handbrake travel long

Pass 16 Jul 2007 90,525 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipe at tank corroded †engine oil leaks †pas rack oil leaks

Fail 16 Jul 2007 90,525 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipe at tank corroded †engine oil leaks †pas rack oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2006 85,911 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 85,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

near-side front suspension, lower ball joint - slight play

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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N191 PUH is a 1996 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N191 PUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N191 PUH registered?

N191 PUH is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N191 PUH safe to buy?

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