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N603 DKJ

1996 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,825 mi
Last recorded74,825 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 DKJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 74,825 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 73,825 miles

Rear exhaust hangers perishing.

Fail 20 May 2013 73,815 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust hangers perishing.

Pass 17 May 2012 72,405 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,399 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 71,004 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 71,004 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 69,659 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 69,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Hand brake close to end of travel

Pass 22 May 2009 68,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,289 miles

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

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

n/s/r handbrake slightly low efficency

Pass 19 May 2007 61,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 57,861 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 57,861 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 54,784 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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N603 DKJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N603 DKJ, 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 N603 DKJ registered?

N603 DKJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N603 DKJ safe to buy?

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