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N157 DWM

1996 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 DWM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2013 128,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 122,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 94,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,272 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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N157 DWM is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N157 DWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N157 DWM registered?

N157 DWM is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N157 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 DWM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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