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P210 VCG

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,010 mi
Last recorded77,010 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 VCG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,010 miles

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 Sep 2011 77,010 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,843 miles

nearside mirror casing missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,805 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 16 Jul 2010 74,805 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

not all bulbs working in centre stop lamp

Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

not all bulbs working in centre stop lamp

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,627 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,948 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

park brake leaver high

Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 58,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 58,129 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust centre to rear flange joint becoming VERY RUSTY!! †

rear brakes squealing!! †

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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P210 VCG is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P210 VCG, 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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P210 VCG is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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