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N458 XOP

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,867 mi
Last recorded158,867 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 XOP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 158,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2014 158,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 156,204 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 156,204 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 153,797 miles

rear light lenses cracked

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 153,769 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

rear light lenses cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2011 152,162 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 152,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 149,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 145,457 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 141,563 miles

offside rear brake discs showing corrosion. rear brakes show a brake imbalance

oil leaks. rear lamp lense damaged. front crossmember corroding. brake back plates corroding and damaged. brake pipes corroding and greased.

parts worn tyres fitted

rear inner wings and sill ends weakning with corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2008 141,454 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear brake discs showing corrosion. rear brakes show a brake imbalance

oil leaks. rear lamp lense damaged. front crossmember corroding. brake back plates corroding and damaged. brake pipes corroding and greased.

Pass 4 May 2007 134,773 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 134,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 127,711 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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N458 XOP is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N458 XOP, 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 N458 XOP registered?

N458 XOP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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