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N632 YTV

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN632 YTV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,228 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery loose but not insecure

o/s headlamp chipped

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 100,228 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery loose but not insecure

o/s headlamp chipped

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,545 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 95,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf rack arm slight play

osf tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,218 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 91,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,600 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 78,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,450 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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N632 YTV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N632 YTV, 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 N632 YTV registered?

N632 YTV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N632 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N632 YTV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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