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P159 PYG

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,841 mi
Last recorded94,841 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 PYG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 94,841 miles

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

n/s door mirror smashed

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,474 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 85,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,145 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 65,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

not a lot of reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,203 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 60,202 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 55,267 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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P159 PYG is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P159 PYG, 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 P159 PYG registered?

P159 PYG is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P159 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 PYG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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