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N287 BUK

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,940 mi
Last recorded77,940 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 BUK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2005 77,940 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edges, offside front getting low.

Offside handbrake effort very low.

Play in rack offside

Reserve travel on handbrake.

Wipers poor.

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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N287 BUK is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N287 BUK, 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 N287 BUK registered?

N287 BUK is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N287 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 BUK shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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