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P229 MLL

1996 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,731 mi
Last recorded123,731 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 MLL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 123,731 miles

rear coil spring corroded

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

front brakes not visible through wheel trims

front coil springs corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

only 2 of 5 led's working on 3rd stop light

rear brakes not visible through wheel trims

Fail 9 May 2013 123,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes not visible through wheel trims

front coil springs corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

only 2 of 5 led's working on 3rd stop light

rear brakes not visible through wheel trims

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 113,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroded

brakes not visable through wheels

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre worn

rear suspension bushes worn and deteriorated

springs corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 113,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroded

brakes not visable through wheels

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre worn

rear suspension bushes worn and deteriorated

springs corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 103,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s mirrir damaged

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s park brake just meets mot standards

o/s/f indicator discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished

rear trailing arm bushes worn

springs corroded

unable to view brakes through wheels

Fail 18 May 2011 103,439 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s mirrir damaged

o/s park brake just meets mot standards

o/s/f indicator discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished

rear trailing arm bushes worn

springs corroded

unable to view brakes through wheels

Pass 19 May 2010 98,568 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 98,560 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 96,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 92,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 89,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 84,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 84,590 miles

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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P229 MLL is a 1996 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P229 MLL, 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 P229 MLL registered?

P229 MLL is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P229 MLL safe to buy?

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