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N218 SEG

1995 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,016 mi
Last recorded121,016 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 SEG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 121,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 121,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 117,599 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 117,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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N218 SEG is a 1995 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N218 SEG, 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

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What year was N218 SEG registered?

N218 SEG is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 3 November 1995.

Is N218 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 SEG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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