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N297 LEW

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,342 mi
Last recorded100,342 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 LEW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 98,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,054 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Apr 2011 96,700 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,669 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 92,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,554 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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N297 LEW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N297 LEW, 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 N297 LEW registered?

N297 LEW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N297 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N297 LEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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