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N985 AGM

1996 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,949 mi
Last recorded202,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 AGM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 202,949 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

nearside rear brake back plate missing

Fail 12 Jan 2009 202,949 miles

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit

nearside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 179,043 miles

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

Obligatory mirror,nearside,loose on its mounting.

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 179,043 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Obligatory mirror,nearside,loose on its mounting.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 160,009 miles

font number plate cracked and loose

Fail 9 Jan 2007 160,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked and loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front side light dim

Pass 8 Feb 2006 141,581 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 142,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front windscreen washers poor

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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N985 AGM is a 1996 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N985 AGM, 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 N985 AGM registered?

N985 AGM is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N985 AGM safe to buy?

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