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N495 JMJ

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,214 mi
Last recorded131,214 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 JMJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 131,214 miles

brake fluid level low

chips in windscreen

front exhaust damaged

front tyres worn to 2mm

oil leaking from engine

passenger wing mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2009 131,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

brake fluid level low

chips in windscreen

front exhaust damaged

front tyres worn to 2mm

oil leaking from engine

passenger wing mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2008 122,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 111,046 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 111,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All suspension bushs mis aligned due to car having been lowered

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering rack weaping oil

Pass 30 Jun 2006 104,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 104,422 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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N495 JMJ is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N495 JMJ, 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 N495 JMJ registered?

N495 JMJ is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N495 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 JMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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