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N694 YOP

1996 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,976 mi
Last recorded55,976 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN694 YOP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 55,976 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)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 May 2008 53,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 51,075 miles

both front drive shaft gaiters starting to split

front brake imbalance on limits

n/s rear shocker starting to leak

oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2006 48,710 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split,front outer drive shaft boots starting to split,n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge,rear exhaust rubber missing,n/s rear shocker starting to leak

Pass 14 May 2005 45,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 45,040 miles

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

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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N694 YOP is a 1996 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N694 YOP, 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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N694 YOP is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N694 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N694 YOP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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