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N424 BUK

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,604 mi
Last recorded72,604 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 BUK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front near side indicator lense missing but still amber in colour

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

both rear tyre walls slightly cracking

off side wing mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,076 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

both rear tyre walls slightly cracking

off side wing mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

near side wing mirror insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2008 64,457 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

near side wing mirror insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,579 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,578 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

both wing mirrors slightly cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,878 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N424 BUK is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N424 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 N424 BUK registered?

N424 BUK is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N424 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N424 BUK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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