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N397 EBH

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 EBH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,243 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 77,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing noisy on road test

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,285 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 54,762 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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N397 EBH is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N397 EBH, 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 N397 EBH registered?

N397 EBH is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 17 October 1995.

Is N397 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 EBH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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