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N698 WEG

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,667 mi
Last recorded111,667 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 WEG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 111,667 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 111,667 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 103,743 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Aug 2009 103,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 99,479 miles

Both rear brake pipes cleaned and greased

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 99,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear brake pipes cleaned and greased

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 95,812 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 95,809 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 83,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

serpentine belt perished

sump corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2005 83,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

serpintine belt perished

sump corroded

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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N698 WEG is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N698 WEG, 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 N698 WEG registered?

N698 WEG is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N698 WEG safe to buy?

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