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N839 WAC

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,263 mi
Last recorded64,263 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 WAC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 64,202 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 57,548 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 57,548 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 50,434 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 50,358 miles

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

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

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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N839 WAC 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 N839 WAC, 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 N839 WAC registered?

N839 WAC is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N839 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N839 WAC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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