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N386 SJU

1996 Rover 80

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,971 mi
Last recorded67,971 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 SJU
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,971 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 67,971 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 60,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 54,759 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 54,759 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 48,282 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 80?

Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
brake binding 111
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 63
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N386 SJU is a 1996 Rover 80 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,687 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 80 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N386 SJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N386 SJU?

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What year was N386 SJU registered?

N386 SJU is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N386 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N386 SJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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