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L106 HGS

1993 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,883 mi
Last recorded104,883 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 620113,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL106 HGS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,883 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,419 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,907 miles

slight bind to front brakes

washers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2008 95,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

both no. plates poor

both sills covered

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf hub binding slightly

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2008 95,249 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both no. plates poor

both sills covered

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

high handbrake travel

nsr parking brake effort low

osf hub binding slightly

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2007 92,552 miles

see last test advice sheet test no.772138777168

Fail 27 Jun 2007 92,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking on rear suspension arm bushes

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

crack in front number plate

cracks in windscreen

long parking brake travel

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,580 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 89,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in rear wheel arches

crack in front number plate

oil leak

wear on edges of front tyres

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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L106 HGS is a 1993 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 113,414 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 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L106 HGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L106 HGS registered?

L106 HGS is a 1993 Rover 620, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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