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N642 NTG

1995 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,698 mi
Last recorded41,698 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 NTG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 41,696 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,969 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,155 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge also close to legal limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,417 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,553 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,317 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 34,898 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,898 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,950 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N642 NTG is a 1995 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N642 NTG, 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 N642 NTG registered?

N642 NTG is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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