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C1 TGP

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 TGP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 73,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,531 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 8 May 2019 61,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cracking due to old age

Pass 10 May 2018 59,445 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2017 56,939 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 56,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 54,143 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 14 May 2015 51,367 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 51,355 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 49,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 49,556 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 47,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,502 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front outter c.v boot perished

very slight blow from centre section of exhaust

Pass 13 May 2009 40,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,937 miles

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

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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C1 TGP is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C1 TGP, 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 C1 TGP registered?

C1 TGP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is C1 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 TGP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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