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N278 XKV

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,659 mi
Last recorded111,659 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 XKV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,659 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/f suspension dust covers starting to perish

rear suspension dust covers starting to perish

rear wheel archs starting to corrode

Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,651 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

n/s/f suspension dust covers starting to perish

rear suspension dust covers starting to perish

rear wheel archs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,644 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension dust covers perishing

front chassis and floor pans starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

n/s headlamp damaged

o/s front shock weeping

rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 109,636 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension dust covers perishing

front chassis and floor pans starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

n/s headlamp damaged

o/s front shock weeping

rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,984 miles

front chassis corroding

front track rod ends and top ball joints dust covers perishing

fuel tank, neck and pipes corroding

n/s headlamp damaged

o/s front tyre tread low and perishing

rear top ball joint dust cover perishing

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

slight fluctuation to n/s front brake

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,974 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis corroding

front track rod ends and top ball joints dust covers perishing

fuel tank, neck and pipes corroding

n/s headlamp damaged

o/s front tyre tread low and perishing

rear top ball joint dust cover perishing

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

slight fluctuation to n/s front brake

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,464 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s floor pan starting to corrode

suspect track rod end dust covers split

Fail 1 Nov 2012 104,455 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

o/s floor pan starting to corrode

suspect track rod end dust covers split

Pass 17 Jan 2012 102,017 miles

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

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

chip in windsceen

front tyres wearing on inner edgees

Fail 28 Dec 2011 101,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

chip in windscren

front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,847 miles

centre exhaust starting to corrode and slightly leaking

chips in windscreen

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 10 Jan 2011 97,829 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust starting to corrode and slightly leaking

chips in windscreen

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 95,566 miles

chip in windscreen

washers frozen

Fail 13 Jan 2010 95,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen

washers frozen

Pass 29 Dec 2008

front cross member starting to corrode

n/s front light lense damaged

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2008 91,239 miles

fuel tank starting to corrode

o/s/f bottum ball joint dust cover split

sump starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,583 miles

as per vt32 343908107085

Fail 8 Jan 2007 88,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

emissions to be tested on re-test

front crossmember starting to corrode

o/s front tyre tread low

Pass 25 Jan 2006 85,529 miles

all tyre treads low

chips to windscreen

front crossmember starting to corrode

fuel tank starting to corrode

slight leak to rear exhaust section

slight play to n/s/f top balljoint

Fail 13 Jan 2006 85,422 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyre treads low

front brake balance 20% max limit 25%

front crossmember starting to corrode

fuel tank starting to corrode

rear tyre treads low

slight leak and corrosion to rear exhaust section

slight play to n/s front top balljoint

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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N278 XKV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N278 XKV, 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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N278 XKV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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