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N381 VJW

1995 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,331 mi
Last recorded111,331 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 VJW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cooling system radiator slightly damp

front and rear number plates starting to fade ok at moment

Fail 12 Mar 2009 111,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear number plates starting to fade ok at moment

Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,930 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 106,925 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 99,151 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 99,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 93,493 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 93,493 miles

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

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

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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N381 VJW is a 1995 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N381 VJW, 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 N381 VJW registered?

N381 VJW is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N381 VJW safe to buy?

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