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N657 LHU

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,577 mi
Last recorded137,577 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 LHU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 137,577 miles

see advice sheet no.360128087069,issued 29/03/2007 (brake travel now satisfactory; item 015 rectified)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 137,577 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake and clutch pedal rubber worn/recommend replacement

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded,pads seem low,recommend attention

osr brake pipe to hoses corroded just acceptable

osr tyre just legal inner edge worn,recommend replacement

plastic trims on outer sills

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

rear brake discs corroded,foot brake travel/recommend brake service

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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N657 LHU is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N657 LHU, 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 N657 LHU registered?

N657 LHU is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N657 LHU safe to buy?

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