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P238 CAL

1996 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

182,156 mi
Last recorded182,156 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 CAL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 182,156 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 182,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 178,971 miles

nearside rear fog light not working.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 78,971 miles

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

advise nearside rear fog light not working.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 789,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise nearside rear fog light not working.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 175,549 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 175,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 64,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

handbrake travel long but not excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,206 miles

handbrake travel long but not excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2006 154,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 154,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P238 CAL is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P238 CAL, 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 P238 CAL registered?

P238 CAL is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P238 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 CAL shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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