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M26 DHY

1995 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,103 mi
Last recorded185,103 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 620110,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 DHY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 185,103 miles

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 185,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 179,049 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 179,049 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 170,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 170,748 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 163,805 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 163,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 155,938 miles

crackes on front number plate.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 155,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

crackes on front number plate.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 145,881 miles

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

engine oil leak from above lower shied.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 135,731 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 125,482 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 125,420 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

HAD TO UNLOAD REAR OF CAR TO CHECK REAR SEATS AND BELTS.

LOWER READING ON O/S/R FOOT AND HANDBRAKE.

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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M26 DHY is a 1995 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 110,310 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 M26 DHY, 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 31 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M26 DHY registered?

M26 DHY is a 1995 Rover 620, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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