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N798 FRO

1996 Rover 620

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,707 mi
Last recorded138,707 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 FRO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 138,707 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 23 Jul 2012 138,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 135,168 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 135,155 miles

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 126,666 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 126,666 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts not tested seat cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 119,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 106,362 miles

Front wheel alignment.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 101,885 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 97,348 miles

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

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

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

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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N798 FRO is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N798 FRO, 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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N798 FRO is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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