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P173 EOE

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 EOE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2013 105,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyre are starting to wear low

non sandard fuel cap fitted to vehicle but seals and is secured into place

offside front seat belt is slow to return

various small areas of solid brake pipe is starting to corrode slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,585 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,422 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low and are perishing badly

Fail 5 Mar 2010 78,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are wearing low and are perishing badly

Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,069 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,823 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,104 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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P173 EOE is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue 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 P173 EOE, 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 P173 EOE registered?

P173 EOE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P173 EOE safe to buy?

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