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N531 BDA

1996 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

206,382 mi
Last recorded206,382 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 BDA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 206,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

hear shield rusty and not fully secured

parking brake effort low

rear wheel arches repaired with tape

sill covers and under trays not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2019 206,382 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear wheel arches repaired with tape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

hear shield rusty and not fully secured

parking brake effort low

sill covers and under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2018 206,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty with 2 broken mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheel arches repaired with tape

exhaust heat shield insecure

low effort on parking brake

sill covers not allowing full inspection

steering wheel cover badly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 206,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty with 2 broken mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheel arches repaired with tape

exhaust heat shield insecure

low effort on parking brake

sill covers not allowing full inspection

steering wheel cover badly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 205,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR WHEEL ARCHES REPAIRED WITH TAPE

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 31 Aug 2017 205,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR WHEEL ARCHES REPAIRED WITH TAPE

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Aug 2016 204,672 miles

Parking brake only just efficient 16%

large crack in screen just outside swept area

offside rear tyre crazed and split

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2016 204,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

large crack in screen just outside swept area

offside rear tyre crazed and split

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2015 203,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel arches rusty and covered in tape

Fail 2 Sep 2015 203,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel arches rusty and covered in tape

Pass 29 Aug 2014 201,629 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills covered in plastic covers

nearside rear wheel arch repaired with tape

Fail 28 Aug 2014 201,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills covered in plastic covers

nearside rear wheel arch repaired with tape

Pass 21 Aug 2013 200,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside mirror repaired with tape

Fail 17 Aug 2013 200,587 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipes front to back slightly corroded

offside mirror repaired with tape

Pass 31 Aug 2012 199,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 199,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 198,729 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 198,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 197,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 195,126 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 195,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

washer jets poor

Pass 5 Sep 2008 192,666 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 192,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 190,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 187,913 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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N531 BDA is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N531 BDA, 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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N531 BDA is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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