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P228 EOF

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 EOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

osr wheel slightly binding

rear brakes slightly braking uneven

Fail 13 Aug 2009 82,943 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

osr wheel slightly binding

rear brakes slightly braking uneven

Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,052 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 59,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The corroded brake pipes on this vehicle, run from the front to the rear, and their are two of them.

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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P228 EOF is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P228 EOF, 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 P228 EOF registered?

P228 EOF is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P228 EOF safe to buy?

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