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N61 AJE

1996 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,579 mi
Last recorded103,579 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 AJE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 103,579 miles

advise on both rear tyre treads slightly unevenly worn

advise on front anti roll bar link bushes wearing

advise on front number plate cracked

advise on nearside rear brake discs inner slightly surface rust

advise on offside rear tyre worn too 2mm on inner tread (unevenly)

advise on oil leaks underneath

advise on stonechip on centre windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,950 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 98,950 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

brake pedal rubber starting to split

cooling fan not working

engine oil leak

fan belt tensioner noisy

front exhaust down pipe leaking slightly

front number plate damaged

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link rubber parting

stone chip in front windscreen - centre less than 40mm

unable to check rear seat belt fully due to childs seat fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2005 93,942 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 93,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to rear seat

cooling fan not working

engine oil & gearbox area leaking - recommend steam clean

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever high

stone chips in front windscreen offside and centre

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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N61 AJE is a 1996 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 N61 AJE, 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 N61 AJE registered?

N61 AJE is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N61 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N61 AJE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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