1996 Rover 600 2.0L Diesel · N857 AOF
1996 Rover 600 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/04/1996. Recorded mileage 293,585 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 600
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 293,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1997cc
N857 AOF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/05/2006
- 293,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 600 Series
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
N857 AOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Rover 600 (N857 AOF) between May 2006 and May 2006.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 600
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Upper Wishbone Wear(Moderate)
The ball joints in the upper arms wear out, causing knocking noises over bumps.
- Turbo Oil Leaks (620ti)(Serious)
The Rover T-Series turbo engine in the 620ti can develop oil leaks from the turbo feed pipe and turbo seals, leading to smoke from the exhaust and potential turbo failure.
- Electric Window Regulator Failure(Moderate)
The electric window regulators are known to fail, particularly on later models, causing the window to drop or become stuck.
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