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N240 BCF

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,566 mi
Last recorded131,566 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 BCF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,566 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 131,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 123,873 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 123,872 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested see fail (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 123,186 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,412 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

hand brake slight travel

oil leak

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,077 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 113,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 109,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 106,190 miles

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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N240 BCF is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N240 BCF, 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 N240 BCF registered?

N240 BCF is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N240 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 BCF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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