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P230 DMO

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,777 mi
Last recorded116,777 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 DMO
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 116,777 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 114,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,631 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 111,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,511 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 96,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,768 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,734 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,565 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 78,320 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 78,229 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 78,182 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 73,845 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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P230 DMO is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P230 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 P230 DMO registered?

P230 DMO is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P230 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 DMO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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