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N628 MJO

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN628 MJO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 125,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear backing plates corroded.

Fail 4 May 2011 125,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear backing plates corroded.

Pass 7 May 2010 120,231 miles

both rear braking backplates heavily corroded.

Fail 7 May 2010 120,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear braking backplates heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 111,972 miles

Front brake performance - imbalance - but within pass criteria - suggesting that some adjustment/repair may be required

Front chassis crossmember starting to corrode

Front nearside bumper scuffed

Rear offside brake disc - backing plate corroded

Rear offside brake disc surface corrosion

Slight play in steering rack mechanism - nearside

front nearside wheeltrim damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2009 111,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake performance - imbalance - but within pass criteria - suggesting that some adjustment/repair may be required

Front chassis crossmember starting to corrode

Front nearside bumper scuffed

Rear offside brake disc - backing plate corroded

Rear offside brake disc surface corrosion

Slight play in steering rack mechanism - nearside

front nearside wheeltrim damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2008 103,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,217 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 99,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 91,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leaking

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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N628 MJO 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 N628 MJO, 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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N628 MJO is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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