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N656 XOV

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,957 mi
Last recorded144,957 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 XOV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 144,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 141,472 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 138,056 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 132,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 117,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 110,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,261 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 94,261 miles

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

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

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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N656 XOV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N656 XOV, 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 N656 XOV registered?

N656 XOV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N656 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N656 XOV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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