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N605 VRR

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,014 mi
Last recorded74,014 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 VRR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,014 miles

Battery loose

Both nearside and offside front brake disc are corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system, rear and centre pipes hanging low

Fuel flap will not lock shut

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front mirror broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre treads cracked

oil leak to engine bay

Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Battery loose

Both nearside and offside front brake disc are corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system, rear and centre pipes hanging low

Fuel flap will not lock shut

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front mirror broken

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre treads cracked

oil leak to engine bay

Both nearside and offside rear brake disc are badly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,967 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 70,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 68,341 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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N605 VRR is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 96,754 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 N605 VRR, 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 31 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N605 VRR registered?

N605 VRR is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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