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N545 UNH

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,547 mi
Last recorded61,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 UNH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,547 miles

both rear tyres on limit (outer edges)

h/brake performance just passable

n/s door mirror damaged

nsf drop link in poor condition

osf tyre 2mm (inner edge)

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

unable to open nsr door

Fail 21 Jul 2007 61,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on limit (outer edges)

n/s door mirror damaged

nsf drop link in poor condition

osf tyre 2mm (inner edge)

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

unable to open nsr door

Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,118 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2005 48,443 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005

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

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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N545 UNH is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N545 UNH, 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 N545 UNH registered?

N545 UNH is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N545 UNH safe to buy?

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