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N283 GPU

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

203,667 mi
Last recorded203,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 GPU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 203,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe & cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 203,642 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe & cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 191,499 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 197,449 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 190,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 182,124 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 172,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 163,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 153,619 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 143,513 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 132,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 122,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 103,172 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 103,172 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 95,019 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 86,887 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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N283 GPU is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N283 GPU, 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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N283 GPU is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N283 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 GPU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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