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N342 SNY

1996 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,688 mi
Last recorded172,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 SNY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 172,688 miles

Battery insecure

both front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres wearing on inner edge needs tracking

both rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2008 172,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

both front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres wearing on inner edge needs tracking

both rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2007 158,498 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

slight cracks in fan belt

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 31 Jul 2007 158,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear pads getting low

slight cracks in fan belt

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 May 2006 148,523 miles

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

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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N342 SNY is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N342 SNY, 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 N342 SNY registered?

N342 SNY is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N342 SNY safe to buy?

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