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N162 LBW

1996 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,334 mi
Last recorded133,334 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 LBW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 133,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to sills

number plate light

slight mist of power steering fluid on steeering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under sealed

Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,800 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,853 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,871 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Fail 4 Oct 2016 100,911 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covers both (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 91,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,264 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,384 miles

corrison to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 68,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 61,815 miles

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

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

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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N162 LBW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N162 LBW, 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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N162 LBW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N162 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 LBW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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