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N977 APY

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,950 mi
Last recorded142,950 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 APY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 142,950 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 142,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake discs corroded

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to underside of vehicle

metal brake pipes corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 139,779 miles

brake discs corroded on edges

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 135,289 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2010 129,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link pins

Pass 7 Jan 2009 123,188 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 123,188 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake discs showing corrosion

brake pipes corroded

long travel on park brake

Pass 11 Jan 2008 115,857 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

parkbrake travel high

Pass 29 Dec 2006 108,281 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2006 101,803 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes showing corrosion

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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N977 APY is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N977 APY, 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 N977 APY registered?

N977 APY is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N977 APY safe to buy?

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