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N339 XOP

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,751 mi
Last recorded122,751 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 XOP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 122,751 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 109,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,369 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 99,369 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,685 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

KEEP CONDITION OF REAR BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARMS UNDER OBSERVATION DUE TO CORROSION.

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK UP ON TREAD SHOULD BE KEPT UNDER OBSERVATION.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 80,685 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

keep condition of rear bottom suspension arms under observation

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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N339 XOP is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N339 XOP, 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 N339 XOP registered?

N339 XOP is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N339 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N339 XOP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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