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N251 WOH

1995 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 WOH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 126,613 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/side + o/side outer sill panels corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2016 120,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,042 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2015 113,042 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 105,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,959 miles

steering is very light ???

Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

steering is very light ???

Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,925 miles

O/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,997 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Dec 2009 84,827 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Dec 2008 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked.

had to clean out boot befora doing m.o.t.

spare wheel bent and large lump in tyre,

Fail 22 Dec 2008 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked.

had to clean out boot befora doing m.o.t.

spare wheel bent and large lump in tyre,

Pass 27 Dec 2007 75,778 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 70,440 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 70,440 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 65,607 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N251 WOH is a 1995 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N251 WOH, 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.

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N251 WOH is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 8 December 1995.

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