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N796 CME

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,217 mi
Last recorded142,217 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 CME
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 142,217 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 142,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,401 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges 185/65R14T

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 130,393 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges 185/65R14T

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 115,298 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 110,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 110,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 98,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 98,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

off side door mirror glass is cracked.

oil leak

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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N796 CME is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N796 CME, 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 N796 CME registered?

N796 CME is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N796 CME safe to buy?

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