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P178 YTT

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 YTT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,595 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2009 60,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,742 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,738 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,194 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 56,191 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,391 miles

as per vt30

Fail 8 Mar 2006 53,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre wall perishing due to kerb scrubing

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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P178 YTT is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P178 YTT, 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 P178 YTT registered?

P178 YTT is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P178 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 YTT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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