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N887 AOF

1994 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,336 mi
Last recorded47,336 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 AOF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,336 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body components corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2009 47,274 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 145,680 miles

binding at nearside front wheel

cambelt last changed?

front brake discs in poor condition

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside inner washer jet inoperative

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges and perished

rear shock absorbers damp

reversing lights inoperative

various body/bumper damage

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2008 145,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

various oil leaks

binding at nearside front wheel

cambelt last changed?

front brake discs in poor condition

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside inner washer jet inoperative

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges and perished

rear shock absorbers damp

reversing lights inoperative

various body/bumper damage

Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,655 miles

cambelt last changed?

front brake discs worn

fuel tank rusty

long travel on footbrake

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front tyre at 2mm

parking brake efficiency close to limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear indicaters flashing pale orange

rear shock absorbers damp

reversing lights inoperative

slight imbalance between front brakes

various body/bumper damage

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,086 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 12.51pm on 29/11/06

Fail 29 Nov 2006 44,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cambelt last changed?

damage to offside front tyre outer wall

front brake discs worn

fuel tank and straps rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

nearside rear indicater condensated

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

slight binding from front brakes

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper damage

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2005

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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N887 AOF is a 1994 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 103,740 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 N887 AOF, 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 32 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N887 AOF is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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