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N714 SDF

1996 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,408 mi
Last recorded162,408 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 SDF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 162,408 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 162,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 159,789 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 159,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 159,786 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 159,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 154,806 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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N714 SDF is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N714 SDF, 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 N714 SDF registered?

N714 SDF is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N714 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N714 SDF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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