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N161 YVE

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,190 mi
Last recorded145,190 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 YVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 145,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear w/archs corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 145,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear w/archs corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 139,408 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 139,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 131,888 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 131,881 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 117,358 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 117,358 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine has a slight oil leak

Nearside front tyre is at 2mm limit

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 28 Mar 2007 111,924 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 111,924 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2006 107,634 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 107,634 miles

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust flexy shroud in poor condition

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight exhaust leak in area of cat.

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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N161 YVE is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N161 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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N161 YVE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N161 YVE safe to buy?

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