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N559 LBV

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 LBV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 110,739 miles

both number plates slight deteriation

offside rear handbrake slightly lower than nearside

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front top ball joints

slight play in both rear top ball joints

Fail 16 Sep 2009 110,732 miles

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

both number plates slight deteriation

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front top ball joints

slight play in both rear top ball joints

Pass 18 Sep 2008 106,067 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 106,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 99,774 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 99,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,690 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 94,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N559 LBV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N559 LBV, 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 N559 LBV registered?

N559 LBV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N559 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 LBV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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