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N144 VON

1996 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 VON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 105,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,813 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 93,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 84,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Run out on both front discs

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,891 miles

Run out on both front discs

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,506 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV GAITOR REGUIRES TO BE RESCUED SLIGHT LEAK.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OFFSIDE GAITOR OF THE STEERING ROCK

Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 74,650 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,912 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 70,637 miles

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

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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N144 VON is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N144 VON, 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 N144 VON registered?

N144 VON is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N144 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N144 VON shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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