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N704 XOV

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,413 mi
Last recorded129,413 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 XOV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,413 miles

oil leak to engine

rear crossmember has corrosion

rear susbframe has corrosion

rear suspensdion prescribed area has corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2016 129,347 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak to engine

rear crossmember has corrosion

rear susbframe has corrosion

rear suspensdion prescribed area has corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 117,575 miles

nearside rear tyre wear to outer edge

rear antiroll bar has corrosion

rear coil springs have corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2015 117,572 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear tyre wear to outer edge

rear antiroll bar has corrosion

rear coil springs have corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills so cant fully inspect

rear subframe has heavy corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2013 111,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills so unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,584 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension components corroded

handbarke requires adjustment

unable to fully inspect front and rear pads

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,005 miles

front suspension componants have corrosion

offside front to rear metal brake pipe has corrosion

rear suspension componants have corrosion

unable to fully inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2010 94,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,982 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2008 81,693 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator

minor play both front tie rod ends

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,693 miles

coolant leak from radiator

minor play both front tie rod ends

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,275 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 67,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 60,919 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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N704 XOV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N704 XOV, 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 N704 XOV registered?

N704 XOV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N704 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N704 XOV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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