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P165 GNV

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,790 mi
Last recorded102,790 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 GNV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,790 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s mirror damaged.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 102,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,819 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,870 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 88,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,977 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 84,977 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 80,661 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY 2M/M TREAD

N/S/F TYRE HAS ANAIL IN ITS TREAD

Pass 7 Sep 2005 80,661 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY 2M/M TREAD

N/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN ITS TREAD

Fail 7 Sep 2005 80,661 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY 2 M/M TREAD

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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P165 GNV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P165 GNV, 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 P165 GNV registered?

P165 GNV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P165 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 GNV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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