MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear wheel arches rusty and covered in tape
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sills covered in plastic covers
nearside rear wheel arch repaired with tape
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
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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