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N455 XOX

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

212,177 mi
Last recorded212,177 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 XOX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 212,177 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported come off rubber mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 210,727 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2017 210,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 208,902 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 207,524 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2014 203,304 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2014 203,304 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2013 196,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 196,107 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 187,573 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both r wheel arches rusty

long travel on hand brake

nsr top ball joint boot perished

os door mirror glass cracked

plastic over sills

r brake back plate covers rusted away

Fail 22 Feb 2012 187,573 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both r wheel arches rusty

long travel on hand brake

nsr top ball joint boot perished

os door mirror glass cracked

plastic over sills

r brake back plate covers rusted away

Pass 24 Feb 2011 178,363 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 178,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage & corrosion to bodywork

movement at rear trailing arm bushes

os headlamp cracked & condensated

os rear view mirror cracked

os window inop

play at both sides steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 169,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

os rear view mirror cracked

osf headlamp cracked

osf window inop

play at both sides steering rack

radiator in poor condition & signs of leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2009 160,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

os rear view mirror cracked

osf headlamp lens cracked, & headlamp condensated

osr tyre distorted

osr wheel arch corroded & holed

rear brake discs corroded

slight play at nsr wheel

Fail 23 Feb 2009 160,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

os rear view mirror cracked

osf headlamp lens cracked, & headlamp condensated

osr tyre distorted

osr wheel arch corroded & holed

rear brake discs corroded

slight play at nsr wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2008 151,010 miles

brake pipe at rear corroding

front no plate cracked

noise from belt area

ns cv gaitor seeping grease

os headlamp lens cracked

os rear view mirror cracked

rear antiroll bar links slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2007 141,584 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf headlamp cracked †os rear view mirror cracked †front no plate cracked †

Pass 24 Feb 2006 131,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf headlamp cracked & condensated †front indicators faded †slight play in both sides steering rack †front no plate 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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N455 XOX is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N455 XOX, 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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N455 XOX is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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