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N996 ONJ

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 ONJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 133,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2023 129,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 129,825 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 127,780 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 127,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,760 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 127,758 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 127,608 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both tyres perished/cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 126,586 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

offside rear lower outer wheel arch slightly corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jan 2018 124,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lower outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear lower outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,568 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,579 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,873 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Jan 2011 102,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 102,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 99,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,440 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,390 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,677 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 81,677 miles

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

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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N996 ONJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N996 ONJ, 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 N996 ONJ registered?

N996 ONJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N996 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 ONJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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