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N354 YOV

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,733 mi
Last recorded103,733 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 YOV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 103,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,954 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 97,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases towards the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 88,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,297 miles

both front tyres perished on the side walls

Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,935 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

both front tyres perished on the side walls

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator corroded

both front tyres perished

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2015 54,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator corroded

both front tyres perished

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,151 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,448 miles

exhaust blow from front pipe flexi

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,670 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2010 45,670 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,027 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,980 miles

front brake imbalance

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2008 41,976 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust system rusty

front brake imbalance

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,329 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,329 miles

see advice sheet issued 20/03/2006; Test no. 222469576067

Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,327 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f bumper damaged

plastic trims fitted to outer sills

rear exhaust joint corroded

wipers smearing

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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N354 YOV is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N354 YOV, 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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N354 YOV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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