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N257 AVP

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,258 mi
Last recorded70,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 AVP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,258 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 70,234 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,515 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes(AT REAR) corroded

front brake disc inner surfaces lightly scored

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/nearside front tyreworn on inner and outer edges (suspect run under-inflated)

offside rear tyre compound deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2010 65,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front to rear metal brake pipes(AT REAR) corroded

front brake disc inner surfaces lightly scored

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/nearside front tyreworn on inner and outer edges (suspect run under-inflated)

offside rear tyre compound deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f inner and outer edges worn tread on limit

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edges worn,sidewall cracks

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewall cracks

Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f inner and outer edges worn tread on limit

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edges worn,sidewall cracks

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewall cracks

Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f inner and outer edges worn tread on limit

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edges worn,sidewall cracks

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewall cracks

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,705 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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N257 AVP is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N257 AVP, 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 N257 AVP registered?

N257 AVP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N257 AVP safe to buy?

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