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N392 BUK

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,847 mi
Last recorded116,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 BUK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 116,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 111,458 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 103,452 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2007 97,178 miles

retro fit turbo air filter assy removed to pass emision test

Fail 10 Jul 2007 97,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 83,726 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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N392 BUK is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N392 BUK, 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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What year was N392 BUK registered?

N392 BUK is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N392 BUK safe to buy?

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