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N883 SOG

1971 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,772 mi
Last recorded134,772 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Rover 820103,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 SOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 134,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r fuel line rusty

parking brake slightly high

play in o/s of steering rack

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 2 Jun 2010 134,638 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r fuel line rusty

parking brake slightly high

play in o/s of steering rack

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 2 May 2009 123,058 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 123,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 111,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 101,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure. †Bonnet slam panel insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2005 89,491 miles

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

oil leak from engine

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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N883 SOG is a 1971 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 103,185 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 N883 SOG, 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 55 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N883 SOG is a 1971 Rover 820, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N883 SOG safe to buy?

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