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T271 EFJ

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 EFJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,121 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake slightly noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,119 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 84,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,141 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 79,141 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,223 miles

Near Side front tyre is cut on outer wall, but not exposing threads.

Off side front tyre is cut on outer edge, but not reached thread.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 74,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Near Side front tyre is cut on outer wall, but not exposing threads.

Off side front tyre is cut on outer edge, but not reached thread.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,524 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 68,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,060 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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T271 EFJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T271 EFJ, 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 T271 EFJ registered?

T271 EFJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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