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N29 DDT

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,999 mi
Last recorded144,999 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 DDT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 144,999 miles

front brake discs worn

retest on fuel tank done with only quater of a tank of petrol

some metal brake pipes corroding

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Mar 2011 144,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some metal brake pipes corroding

spare tyre flat

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Apr 2010 138,131 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)

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

damp marking on fuel tank but no leak found & fuel tank low

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 138,131 miles

damp marking on fuel tank but no leak found & fuel tank low

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2009 132,810 miles

o/s cv boot glued(repaired)

small chip in windscreen 'b' zone

Pass 27 May 2008 125,511 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 125,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 115,238 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 26 Mar 2007 115,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,585 miles

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

nearside front top ball joint gaitor leaking grease

Fail 14 Mar 2006 97,585 miles

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

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

nearside front top ball joint gaitor leaking grease

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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N29 DDT is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red 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 N29 DDT, 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 N29 DDT registered?

N29 DDT is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N29 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 DDT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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