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N984 NVL

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,778 mi
Last recorded78,778 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 NVL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,778 miles

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

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

handbrake performance low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,265 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,601 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 77,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,536 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect fuel tank leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,992 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,665 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 72,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 70,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,099 miles

Handbrake as travel but meets Minium MOT requirements

Pass 19 Jan 2006 66,607 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 66,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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N984 NVL is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N984 NVL, 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 N984 NVL registered?

N984 NVL is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N984 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N984 NVL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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