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S823 NOD

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,879 mi
Last recorded85,879 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 NOD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,238 miles

all front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,228 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,913 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,386 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,380 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,038 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,900 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,544 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,765 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 48,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,682 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,418 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 39,404 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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S823 NOD is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S823 NOD, 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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What year was S823 NOD registered?

S823 NOD is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S823 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S823 NOD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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