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K8 PHD

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 PHD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 132,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in offside front tyre inner side wall

offside rear door does not open

Pass 29 Jul 2010 129,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2010

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 124,759 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 124,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 116,380 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 27 Jul 2007 109,291 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 109,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

front tyers worn

Pass 31 Jul 2006 102,885 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 102,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust n/s mounting rubber split.

high level brake light poor fitment.

o/s headlight set to lower limit.

wiper blades loose fitment.

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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K8 PHD is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K8 PHD, 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 K8 PHD registered?

K8 PHD is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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