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N344 GJO

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,514 mi
Last recorded77,514 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 GJO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 76,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,545 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 69,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,290 miles

Oil leak

exhaust started to corrode

Fail 19 Apr 2007 62,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,386 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 59,386 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

17% imbalance front service brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

evidence that offside front brake disc has overheated at some point.

oil leak

parking brake effort has only just passed at 16%. recomend further inspection

service brake effort is 58% due to rear efforts

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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N344 GJO is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N344 GJO, 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.

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What year was N344 GJO registered?

N344 GJO is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is N344 GJO safe to buy?

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