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P153 WJR

1996 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,086 mi
Last recorded82,086 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 WJR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,086 miles

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

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

light corrosion on exhaust

light oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,973 miles

long travel on handbrake...stone chip in screen...number plates distorting...front tyres on legal limit (1.6mm on edges)...o/s/f shock damp...airbag light on.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 74,469 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 74,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inside

outer sills covered

rear number plate stained

Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,820 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 68,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

1 led not working on high levil brake light

both headlight aims on lower limits

both outer c.v boots perished

front discs heavily corroded

offside front shock damp

rear discs corroded

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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P153 WJR is a 1996 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P153 WJR, 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 P153 WJR registered?

P153 WJR is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P153 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 WJR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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