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N857 SJU

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

176,808 mi
Last recorded176,808 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 SJU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 176,808 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 173,939 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 169,130 miles

outer sills covered- difficult to inspect

Pass 20 Aug 2021 165,373 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Aug 2020 163,931 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2019 160,719 miles

pas pump weeping

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 24 Aug 2018 156,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 154,216 miles

outer sills covered /difficult inspection

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 151,063 miles

chipped windscreen

front brake discs corroded

outer sills covered

suspension corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,818 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING

Offside STEERING RACK WEEPING OIL

Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,728 miles

chipped windscreen

corrosion chassis areas

sills covered

Pass 30 Aug 2013 145,053 miles

chassis areas corroding

chipped windscreen

oil leaks

outer sills covered

rear os tyre cracking wall

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 141,409 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on a raised edge

offside rear tyre worn on a raised edge

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 16 Sep 2011 136,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 131,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 131,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 129,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 129,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 128,377 miles

windscreen damaged †unable to inspect outer sills †slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 127,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 124,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

oil leak

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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N857 SJU is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 N857 SJU, 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 N857 SJU registered?

N857 SJU is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N857 SJU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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