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P131 MPP

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,155 mi
Last recorded142,155 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 MPP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 142,155 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear arches /

Fail 1 Oct 2010 142,155 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to both rear arches /

Pass 4 Sep 2009 133,618 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 133,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 129,502 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 129,499 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 120,074 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 120,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 109,877 miles

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

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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P131 MPP is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P131 MPP, 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 P131 MPP registered?

P131 MPP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P131 MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 MPP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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