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M996 LOB

1994 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,496 mi
Last recorded70,496 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 620113,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 LOB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,496 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met limits

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just met limits

Fail 30 Aug 2024 68,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just met limits

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,628 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,111 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 60,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,573 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,573 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,034 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 58,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,777 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,776 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,737 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,819 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,071 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,945 miles

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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M996 LOB is a 1994 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 113,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M996 LOB, 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 32 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M996 LOB is a 1994 Rover 620, first registered on 12 September 1994.

Is M996 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M996 LOB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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