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N32 ESL

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,210 mi
Last recorded108,210 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 ESL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 108,210 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear numder plate woren but still visable from a distance of 20 meaters

Fail 8 Nov 2007 108,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear number plate woren

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 99,905 miles

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

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

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

both sills covered by kit

Pass 21 Nov 2005 91,966 miles

fuel pipes corroded advise

slight play in rack advise

Fail 16 Nov 2005 91,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel lines corroded

hand brake lever travel high

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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N32 ESL is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N32 ESL, 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 N32 ESL registered?

N32 ESL is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N32 ESL safe to buy?

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