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N591 YEG

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 YEG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,031 miles

unable to see if power steering hose still chafed due to protective sleeve fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,028 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,368 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,057 miles

external drive belt perrished

Pass 21 Nov 2005 55,572 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/side rear tyre puncture repaired

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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N591 YEG is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N591 YEG, 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 N591 YEG registered?

N591 YEG is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N591 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N591 YEG shows 9 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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