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T542 AOD

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,925 mi
Last recorded74,925 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 AOD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,925 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly long

offside front tyre outer wall slightly cut

rear number slightly discoloured

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,876 miles

screen damage

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,460 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking) offside is worse

oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 6 Dec 2012 64,460 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking) offside is worse

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,063 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly.

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

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

Slight coolant leak from radiator cap.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,909 miles

Has a stone chip less than 10mm outside zone `A`

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,091 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r below 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2009 52,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,646 miles

nearside c.v boot is slightly perished

oil leak from possible top of engine

Fail 9 Jan 2008 42,646 miles

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

nearside c.v boot is slightly perished

oil leak from possible top of engine

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,289 miles

Stone chip on front windcreen.

Fail 13 Jan 2006 35,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,246 miles

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

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

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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T542 AOD is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T542 AOD, 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 T542 AOD registered?

T542 AOD is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is T542 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T542 AOD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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