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N317 SAC

1995 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,701 mi
Last recorded89,701 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 SAC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brakepipes at rear poor condition

front no plate poor condition

slight scratch on screen

Fail 8 Nov 2010 89,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brakepipes at rear poor condition

front no plate poor condition

slight scratch on screen

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,706 miles

front + rear No. plates poor condition

nearside + offside front outer CV boots poor condition cracking

nearside + offside rear brake pipes to flexi's starting to corrode

offside front wheel arch corroding

offside rear brake disc rusting

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,712 miles

front number plate poor condition

offside front wing starting to corrode

offside rear brake disc poor condition corroded

slight scratch windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2007 87,003 miles

front no. plate poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition, corroding

slight scratch on windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front no. plate poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition, corroding

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2006 85,742 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs poor condition

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,933 miles

f/o/s tyre approaching legal limit on inside edge and tread breaking up

front number plate poor condition

n/s and o/s outer c.v boots poor condition

slight scratch on screen

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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N317 SAC is a 1995 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N317 SAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N317 SAC registered?

N317 SAC is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N317 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 SAC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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