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N127 YVE

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 YVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,783 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 96,783 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,408 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 95,406 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 93,540 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,087 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,790 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 85,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,402 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Fuel cap damaged

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 85,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake pads appear low

Fuel cap damaged

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,856 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,956 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,864 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 78,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Sill covers fitted

Slight bind on front wheels

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,543 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 74,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,106 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

plastic covering outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,819 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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N127 YVE is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N127 YVE, 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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N127 YVE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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