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N976 SOG

1971 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,345 mi
Last recorded75,345 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Rover 820103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 SOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,345 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,345 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,804 miles

both front tyres heavily perished

signs of n/s/r brake disc previusly overheating

srs light on

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,053 miles

srs light on

Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

battery light stays on

srs light on

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,646 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 62,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs worn

rear tyres just mot legal

slight play in steering system

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 59,500 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread †all discs showing wear/corrossion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,647 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 57,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N976 SOG is a 1971 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N976 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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What year was N976 SOG registered?

N976 SOG is a 1971 Rover 820, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N976 SOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N976 SOG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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