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P108 HOA

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 HOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 125,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 125,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 115,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 107,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 100,463 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

n/side inner cv boot leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2009 100,463 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

n/side inner cv boot leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2008 95,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/side front tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 95,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

o/side front tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,487 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 90,487 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,071 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 85,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

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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P108 HOA is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P108 HOA, 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 P108 HOA registered?

P108 HOA is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P108 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 HOA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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