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N497 XAU

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,788 mi
Last recorded106,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 XAU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 106,788 miles

clutch release bearing noisy , intermitant fault to rear fog lamp , radiator in poor condition , kerb damage to alloy rims , o/s/f outer door handle sticking , various oil leaks , front brake discs worn/lipped

front tyres wearing on edges & tread worn to 2mm , slight play to rear racher pinion , n/s/f tyre wearing edges with cuts in side wall/tread worn to 2mm , rear shock absorbers very weak , both rear shock absorber slightly leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2008 106,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch release bearing noisy , intermitant fault to rear fog lamp , radiator in poor condition , kerb damage to alloy rims , o/s/f outer door handle sticking , various oil leaks , front brake discs worn/lipped

front tyres wearing on edges & tread worn to 2mm , slight play to rear racher pinion , n/s/f tyre wearing edges with cuts in side wall/tread worn to 2mm , rear shock absorbers very weak , both rear shock absorber slightly leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,233 miles

n/s and o/s outer c/v gaiters deteriorating

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,653 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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N497 XAU is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red 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 N497 XAU, 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 N497 XAU registered?

N497 XAU is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N497 XAU safe to buy?

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