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N628 AKM

1996 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN628 AKM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 157,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2006 157,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

bumper insecure

slight play off side rack arm

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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N628 AKM is a 1996 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N628 AKM, 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 N628 AKM registered?

N628 AKM is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N628 AKM safe to buy?

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