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P166 EOG

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,641 mi
Last recorded54,641 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 EOG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,047 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,155 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,526 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 48,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,923 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,895 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 46,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,184 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,385 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 45,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,809 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,788 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 41,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P166 EOG is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P166 EOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P166 EOG registered?

P166 EOG is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is P166 EOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 EOG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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