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N281 BVV

1996 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

160,946 mi
Last recorded160,946 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 BVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 160,946 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 160,946 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

o/s/r brakes slightly binding

Fail 22 Jan 2007 160,939 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 160,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

black smoke from exhaust

front discs warped

offside headlamp glass cracked

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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N281 BVV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N281 BVV, 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 N281 BVV registered?

N281 BVV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N281 BVV safe to buy?

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