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N512 XOX

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,612 mi
Last recorded181,612 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 XOX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 181,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion on rear components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 181,086 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Parking brake just met efficiency

Fail 15 Dec 2021 181,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 15 Dec 2020 180,874 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 180,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 180,350 miles

Fuel tank starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 11 Dec 2019 180,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2018 179,417 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met efficiency

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 179,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met efficiency

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 178,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 177,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 175,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 174,652 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 174,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 172,967 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 171,617 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 171,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 170,137 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 170,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2010 168,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 165,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 162,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 162,919 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 159,848 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 153,635 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 153,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 146,908 miles

N/S/R Door cannot be opened fromm outside.

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

Slight side to side movment in hand brake lever.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N512 XOX is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N512 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 N512 XOX registered?

N512 XOX is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N512 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N512 XOX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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