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N596 XRX

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,775 mi
Last recorded94,775 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 XRX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 94,775 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 94,773 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,309 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 87,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,352 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N596 XRX is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N596 XRX, 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 N596 XRX registered?

N596 XRX is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N596 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 XRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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