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P124 HJW

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 HJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,363 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank filler neck pipe corroded

rear tyres sidewalls slightly perrished

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 31 Oct 2013 97,357 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank filler neck pipe corroded

rear tyres sidewalls slightly perrished

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 85,269 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 85,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,929 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,437 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 71,437 miles

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

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 HJW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P124 HJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P124 HJW?

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What year was P124 HJW registered?

P124 HJW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P124 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 HJW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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