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P198 SGP

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,462 mi
Last recorded56,462 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 SGP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,677 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,715 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,407 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,120 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 45,120 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,176 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,160 miles

ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

ADVISE - NEARSIDE OUTER C/V GAITOR LEAKING GREASE.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER DAMP.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW.

ADVISE - REAR EXHAUST VERY RUSTY.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,769 miles

ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW.

ADVISE - BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW.

ADVISE - REAR EXHAUST VERY RUSTY.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,423 miles

ADVISE - CHECK BRAKES.(HANDBRAKE LONG TRAVEL).

ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW. †

ADVISE - REAR EXHAUST VERY RUSTY.

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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P198 SGP is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P198 SGP, 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 P198 SGP registered?

P198 SGP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P198 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 SGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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