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P124 GVV

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,710 mi
Last recorded73,710 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 GVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,710 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

heavy rust both rear undersill areas & sill covers fitted

heavy rust fuel pipes & fuel filler neck

heavy rust on main & rear brake pipes

very heavy rust fr x member

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,373 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

heavy rust on all brake pipes

sill covers fitted

very heavy rust in fr x member

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,419 miles

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

heavy rust on both mainthrough brake pipes

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

rusting to all suspension parts

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

heavy rust on both mainthrough brake pipes

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

rusting to all suspension parts

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,765 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

heavy rust in both rear lower arches & under sill areas(sill covers fitted )

heavy rust on both fuel and main through brake pipes. covers fitted

travel on hand brake

very heavy rust in front x member

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy rust in both rear lower arches & under sill areas(sill covers fitted )

heavy rust on both fuel and main through brake pipes. covers fitted

very heavy rust in front x member

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,730 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

very heavy rust in front x member

very heavy rust on both coverd main through brake & fuel pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,452 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heavy rust fr x member

rust on main through brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,693 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 57,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

condtion of rear brake discs

Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,930 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,254 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,431 miles

All 4 tyres mis-shaped due to standing

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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P124 GVV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P124 GVV, 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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P124 GVV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P124 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 GVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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