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N160 YVE

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,892 mi
Last recorded65,892 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 YVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 65,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 65,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,517 miles

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,576 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 60,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,032 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,664 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns os rear tyre damage

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns os rear tyre damage

Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,523 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,853 miles

rear tyre ,outer side walls deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,164 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 43,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,663 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 41,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,802 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 39,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N160 YVE is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N160 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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N160 YVE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N160 YVE safe to buy?

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