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N546 ARX

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,629 mi
Last recorded138,629 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 ARX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 138,629 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 138,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 130,616 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Fail 23 Oct 2008 130,616 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2007 124,233 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 124,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 115,675 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 115,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2005 110,010 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 110,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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N546 ARX is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N546 ARX, 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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N546 ARX is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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