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N816 YOV

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,126 mi
Last recorded153,126 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 YOV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 153,126 miles

near side rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2008 153,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2007 148,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 148,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 137,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 137,730 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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N816 YOV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N816 YOV, 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 N816 YOV registered?

N816 YOV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N816 YOV safe to buy?

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