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N43 JWU

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,628 mi
Last recorded147,628 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 JWU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 147,628 miles

Brake pedal travel a long way down towards the floor

Coolant header tank fractured

Engine dipstick tube broken

Main radiator fins deterioated

Only 1 jet working @ o/s washer

Signs of water leak @ pump vent

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 147,627 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Only 1 jet working @ o/s washer

Coolant header tank fractured

Engine dipstick tube broken

Main radiator fins deterioated

Signs of water leak @ pump vent

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,430 miles

Handbrake nearing reserve travel.

Nearside rear section of inner sill starting to show signs of corrosion.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Two stone chips in the "A" zone of the winscreen close together and @ 10mm

Fail 30 Jan 2008 144,406 miles

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

Handbrake nearing reserve travel.

Nearside rear section of inner sill starting to show signs of corrosion.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Two stone chips in the "A" zone of the winscreen close together and @ 10mm

Pass 19 Jan 2007 140,395 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 140,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres has several cracks to the outer sidewall.

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

Offside front lower ball joint boot split causing water ingress to joint. This joint squeek when shaking the steering wheel.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 136,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 136,242 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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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N43 JWU 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 50%.

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 N43 JWU, 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 N43 JWU registered?

N43 JWU is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N43 JWU safe to buy?

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