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N859 UFL

1996 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,837 mi
Last recorded105,837 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 UFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,837 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

front tyres wearing thin

some deterioration and cracks to rear tyres

Fail 18 Nov 2014 105,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

front tyres wearing thin

some deterioration and cracks to rear tyres

Fail 20 Nov 2013 103,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 103,035 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,709 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil level slightly low

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

travel on footbrake

wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2011 97,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,645 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 92,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,261 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 88,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,675 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre wearing thin

Fail 9 Dec 2008 80,672 miles

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

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

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

rear nearside tyre wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,932 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on both front and rear chassis rails

corrosion on both front track control arms

Pass 15 Apr 2006 52,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

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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N859 UFL is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N859 UFL, 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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N859 UFL is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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