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N240 EVT

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,076 mi
Last recorded145,076 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 EVT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 145,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear brake pipes pitted at rear flexies.

rear exhaust strap partly adrift.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 145,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes pitted at rear flexies.

rear exhaust strap partly adrift.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 139,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 139,345 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 133,218 miles

Offside rear door will not open

Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 22 Oct 2010 133,218 miles

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

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

Offside rear door will not open

Rear discs corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,638 miles

Offside rear door does not open

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 120,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 114,458 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 114,353 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 108,893 miles

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

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

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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N240 EVT is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N240 EVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N240 EVT?

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What year was N240 EVT registered?

N240 EVT is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N240 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 EVT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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