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N687 ARP

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,077 mi
Last recorded190,077 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 ARP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 190,077 miles

both rear brake backing plates corroded away

slight corrosion osr wheel arch

slight wear nsf tyre edges

surface corrosion front suspension

Fail 17 Sep 2009 190,077 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake backing plates corroded away

slight corrosion osr wheel arch

slight wear nsf tyre edges

surface corrosion front suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2008 174,095 miles

front exhaust cat bracket corroded

nsf inner drive shaft gater split

osr brake backing plate corroded away

wear in both rear trail suspension arm main bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2008 173,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front exhaust cat bracket corroded

nsf inner drive shaft gater split

osr brake backing plate corroded away

wear in both rear trail suspension arm main bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 163,870 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 163,870 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 155,277 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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N687 ARP is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N687 ARP, 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 N687 ARP registered?

N687 ARP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N687 ARP safe to buy?

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