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P139 HJW

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

148,552 mi
Last recorded148,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 HJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 148,552 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 148,552 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 139,306 miles

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

both front head lamp brackets cracked but not insecure

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

rear boot has damage but not effecting operation

Fail 30 May 2006 139,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2006 139,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P139 HJW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P139 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.

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What year was P139 HJW registered?

P139 HJW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P139 HJW safe to buy?

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