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N549 GWR

1996 Rover 620

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,431 mi
Last recorded136,431 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 GWR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 136,431 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 134,023 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2011 131,108 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2011 131,108 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 128,218 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 125,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 125,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 121,849 miles

Gear linkage worn

Fail 14 Nov 2008 121,849 miles

Gear linkage worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 118,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 114,849 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 110,660 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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N549 GWR is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N549 GWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N549 GWR registered?

N549 GWR is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N549 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N549 GWR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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