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N389 GJO

1995 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,708 mi
Last recorded47,708 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 GJO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,708 miles

Central park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 47,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 46,371 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 45,545 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn low and perished

Fail 21 May 2015 45,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/rear tyre worn low and perished

Pass 16 May 2014 44,891 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

Pass 28 May 2013 44,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 43,145 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,689 miles

Battery insecure

drive belt worn

offside rear door handle broken

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,681 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,379 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,170 miles

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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N389 GJO is a 1995 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N389 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 N389 GJO registered?

N389 GJO is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is N389 GJO safe to buy?

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