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N896 BRP

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,982 mi
Last recorded95,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 BRP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,982 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 95,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,161 miles

Air bag light on

Handbrake high

N/s wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2009 75,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,703 miles

both outer cv boots prishing

bulb on center high leavel brake light not working

long traval hand brake but not to stop

o/s/f shock weeping but working ok

front tyres low but not ilegal

o/s/r brake on metal sqweeler i cannot see brake pads to inspect properly

Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,531 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 63,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,640 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 56,639 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 51,004 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 51,004 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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N896 BRP is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N896 BRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N896 BRP registered?

N896 BRP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N896 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 BRP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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