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P188 DMO

1996 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

215,015 mi
Last recorded215,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 DMO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2010 215,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 215,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 210,418 miles

center exhaust mount deteriateing badly perished

rear suspention bushes showing deteriation

Fail 17 Jan 2009 210,413 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

center exhaust mount deteriateing badly perished

n/s ball joint dust boot split

rear suspention bushes showing deteriation

Pass 10 Jan 2008 203,764 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front num plate damaged

o/s rear arch starting to corrosive

Fail 10 Jan 2008 203,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pedal rubber worn

front num plate damaged

o/s rear arch starting to corrosive

Pass 18 Jan 2007 193,861 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 193,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 193,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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P188 DMO is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P188 DMO, 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 P188 DMO registered?

P188 DMO is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P188 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 DMO shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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