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N783 GWR

1996 Rover 620

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,926 mi
Last recorded144,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN783 GWR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 144,926 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 144,876 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate

Fail 7 Jul 2006 141,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear light cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2006 141,624 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear light cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2006 141,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside head light condensation in

nearside headlight cracked

offside rear light cracked

rear offside bumper conner cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2005 135,089 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 134,746 miles

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

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

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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N783 GWR is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N783 GWR, 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 N783 GWR registered?

N783 GWR is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N783 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N783 GWR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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