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N661 DFR

1995 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,645 mi
Last recorded89,645 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 82096,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 DFR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2006 89,645 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 89,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

back breaks sticking on

spear wheel well has water in

Pass 8 Nov 2005 88,563 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 88,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs badly corroded both surfaces

brake fluid below maximum

crack in near side rear brake light lens

front plate cracked and deteriorating

near side c/v boot cracked

near side disc inner surface corroded

pads low

rear pads getting low

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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N661 DFR is a 1995 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N661 DFR, 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 N661 DFR registered?

N661 DFR is a 1995 Rover 820, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N661 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N661 DFR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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