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N137 YVE

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,996 mi
Last recorded136,996 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 YVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 136,996 miles

o/s/f/ wheel nut looks loose

Pass 14 May 2018 135,584 miles

Nearside Rear service & handbrake low eff %

Pass 10 May 2017 134,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 131,947 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,374 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 126,798 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 123,538 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 119,829 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2012 119,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 116,660 miles

front reg plate deteriating

slight blow to front exhaust

Fail 20 Apr 2011 116,660 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front reg plate deteriating

slight blow to front exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2009 112,625 miles

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

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

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

some test items not visible

Fail 4 Aug 2009 112,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear brake application slightly uneven

some test items not visible

Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,698 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2007 102,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 102,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 96,037 miles

n/s washer jet poor

Fail 24 May 2006 96,037 miles

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

n/s washer jet poor

Fail 17 May 2006 95,923 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N137 YVE is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N137 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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N137 YVE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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