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N119 WRX

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,487 mi
Last recorded75,487 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 WRX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,858 miles

nsf upper ball jiont rubber split

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Jul 2011 73,850 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front number plate heavily discoulered recomend replacment

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake travell high recomend attension

nearside front upper ball joint rubber split

sill covers fitted

unable to view front and rear pads fully

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,962 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 71,936 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes starting to corrode.

engine oil leaks

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor split.

pin hole in o/s/f c.v boot

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,999 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 69,944 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,864 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,624 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,055 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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N119 WRX is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 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 N119 WRX, 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 30 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N119 WRX registered?

N119 WRX is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N119 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N119 WRX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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