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N390 OYV

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,408 mi
Last recorded104,408 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 OYV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,408 miles

dents & scratches to various body panels

heavy oil leaks

kerb damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock aborbers damp

water pipe corroded/damp

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 95,650 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,544 miles

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Mar 2007 95,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 94,980 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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N390 OYV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N390 OYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N390 OYV registered?

N390 OYV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N390 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N390 OYV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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