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P158 MRW

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 MRW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,035 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 106,035 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 96,546 miles

rear brake pipes corroded= rear discs corroded= nearside front tyre on 2mm= front discs corroded= fanbelt badly cracked= airbag light on= handbrake travel high= poor pattern on headlights=

Fail 2 Nov 2007 96,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leaks// front screen damamged//offside front tyre worn too limits//

Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,850 miles

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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P158 MRW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P158 MRW, 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 P158 MRW registered?

P158 MRW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P158 MRW safe to buy?

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