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N751 TBD

1996 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,178 mi
Last recorded50,178 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN751 TBD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,178 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Jun 2014 50,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

hand brake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2012 40,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,962 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,512 miles

Advise clean and oil fuel pipes underside.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2008 39,512 miles

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

Advise clean and oil fuel pipes underside.

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,297 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,165 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 39,165 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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N751 TBD is a 1996 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N751 TBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N751 TBD registered?

N751 TBD is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N751 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N751 TBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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