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N39 LBM

1996 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,502 mi
Last recorded73,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 LBM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,502 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 73,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ALL SHOCKS WEAK

BOTH FRONT TOP WISH BONE BUSHES AND BALL JHOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT,FRONT TYRES ARE LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,165 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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N39 LBM is a 1996 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N39 LBM, 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 N39 LBM registered?

N39 LBM is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N39 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N39 LBM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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