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N724 YAV

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,208 mi
Last recorded145,208 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN724 YAV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 145,208 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,294 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 142,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 137,047 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 137,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,678 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 132,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 127,379 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

airbag lamp on

Fail 10 Feb 2009 127,379 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

airbag lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2008 118,154 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 117,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 112,279 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 109,601 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

limited reserve travel on handbrake

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2006 109,580 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake has limited reserve travel

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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N724 YAV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N724 YAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N724 YAV registered?

N724 YAV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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