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N973 FOO

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,215 mi
Last recorded155,215 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 FOO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2008 155,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack to front number plate

Fail 28 Nov 2007 149,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pedal travel

front number plate damage

offside headlamp pattern in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2007 149,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal travel

front number plate damage

offside headlamp pattern in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2006 143,900 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 137,994 miles

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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N973 FOO is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N973 FOO, 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 N973 FOO registered?

N973 FOO is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N973 FOO safe to buy?

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