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N308 AEB

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 AEB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 117,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Neraside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and nearside front tyres tread depth getting low in places.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,363 miles

Neraside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

Offside and nearside front tyres tread depth getting low in places.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 108,611 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 108,611 miles

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

Offside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2007 104,515 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 104,515 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 100,634 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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N308 AEB is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N308 AEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N308 AEB registered?

N308 AEB is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N308 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 AEB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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