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N706 JPW

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,737 mi
Last recorded51,737 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 JPW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,737 miles

n/s/r roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 51,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,795 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 50,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots perrished not split at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,115 miles

battery insecure & earth terminal poor conneciton.

bonnet release lever broken still able to open bonnet at time of test.

engine leaking oil.

front brake pads low not below limits at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f top suspention arm bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r door unable to open from outside.

parking brake long (adjust).

srs light stays on.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,024 miles

front brake pads very low not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r roadwheel bent/dented not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,872 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on inside edge not below limits.

o/s/f roadwheel slightly bent/dented on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre tread slightly perrished not to x/s at time of test.

slight wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top suspention arm mounts not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,807 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint slight lift,not to x/s.

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished.

parking brake long.

slight blow from center exhaust.

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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N706 JPW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N706 JPW, 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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N706 JPW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N706 JPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N706 JPW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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