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N915 JBM

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

88,846 mi
Last recorded88,846 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 JBM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/r15 Tread close inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,275 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 84,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,976 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 81,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,749 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 76,749 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,511 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,764 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,764 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,438 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,438 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,374 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,219 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,918 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,560 miles

2 Nails in N/S/F tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,527 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 53,527 miles

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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N915 JBM is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 N915 JBM, 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 N915 JBM registered?

N915 JBM is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N915 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N915 JBM shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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