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N122 DVX

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,988 mi
Last recorded160,988 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 DVX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 160,988 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2013 157,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2013 57,270 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2012 154,199 miles

offside rear tyre surface cracks

sill covers fitted not allowin full inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2012 154,189 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre surface cracks

rear silencer cracking round inlet pipe

sill covers fitted not allowin full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2011 151,141 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall surface cracks

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2010 147,818 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2009 144,606 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2009 144,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2008 142,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2007 139,458 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 139,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 137,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2006 136,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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N122 DVX is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N122 DVX, 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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N122 DVX is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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