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N289 SRG

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,545 mi
Last recorded87,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 SRG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 87,545 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 87,545 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 81,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 75,729 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,140 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,279 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 60,274 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2006 60,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N289 SRG is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N289 SRG, 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 N289 SRG registered?

N289 SRG is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N289 SRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 SRG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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