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N179 BOA

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,498 mi
Last recorded70,498 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 BOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,498 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 70,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil step (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,652 miles

body has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,527 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 56,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,237 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 44,234 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 37,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,150 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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N179 BOA is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N179 BOA, 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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What year was N179 BOA registered?

N179 BOA is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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