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N508 XOX

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,041 mi
Last recorded76,041 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 XOX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 76,041 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 75,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N508 XOX is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N508 XOX, 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 N508 XOX registered?

N508 XOX is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N508 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 XOX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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