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N169 GJN

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,323 mi
Last recorded103,323 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 GJN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake travel long

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,527 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,520 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 95,620 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 80,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,763 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 75,743 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure wishbone nut missing & loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure wishbone nuts missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,909 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 68,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 62,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 60,622 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,177 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,177 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,956 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 46,948 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,258 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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N169 GJN is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N169 GJN, 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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N169 GJN is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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