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N439 YOV

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 YOV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 108,173 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

o/s/f tyre sidewall has a small bulge

play present in steering rack

reverse lamps inop.

screen washer jets partially blocked

starter motor does not engage intermitantly

Pass 5 Jun 2006 100,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 94,313 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 94,313 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

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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N439 YOV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N439 YOV, 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 N439 YOV registered?

N439 YOV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N439 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N439 YOV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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