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N367 DWP

1996 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,621 mi
Last recorded124,621 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN367 DWP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2009 124,621 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 124,621 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Nov 2008 122,819 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 122,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 121,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 120,029 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 120,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1,front brake discs wearing †2,o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge †3,slight play in steewring rack †4,rear shock absorbers starting to leak †5,rear metal brake pipes corroding †6,oil leaks from engine/transmission

Fail 12 Jan 2006 116,840 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs are in a poor condition †rear bumper loose †front bumper loose at nearside †offside front tyre worn on inner edge †rear brake pipes starting to corrode †oil leak from engine bay †slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Pass 12 Jan 2006 116,840 miles

all brake discs are in a poor condition †rear bumper loose †front bumper loose at nearside †offside front tyre worn on inner edge †rear brake pipes starting to corrode †oil leak from engine bay †slight play in offside front steering/suspension

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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N367 DWP is a 1996 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N367 DWP, 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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N367 DWP is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N367 DWP safe to buy?

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