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P135 SGH

1996 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,164 mi
Last recorded106,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 SGH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,164 miles

Exhaust blowing (flexi)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 106,152 miles

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

Exhaust blowing (flexi)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 99,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 99,751 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 91,159 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

front reg plate damaged and slightly insecure

lower covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 91,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

front reg plate damaged and slightly insecure

lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,767 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

lower covers fitted concealing components

Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

lower covers fitted concealing components

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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P135 SGH is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P135 SGH, 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 P135 SGH registered?

P135 SGH is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P135 SGH safe to buy?

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