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P170 UUB

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,124 mi
Last recorded22,124 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 UUB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 22,124 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 212,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 212,531 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 201,613 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 191,950 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 191,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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P170 UUB is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P170 UUB, 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 P170 UUB registered?

P170 UUB is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P170 UUB safe to buy?

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