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P242 HKV

1996 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,241 mi
Last recorded139,241 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 HKV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2010 139,241 miles

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

clutch slipping slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2009 137,508 miles

n/s obligatory mirror damaged.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 131,434 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2008 131,434 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2007 123,469 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 123,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 116,828 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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P242 HKV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P242 HKV, 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 P242 HKV registered?

P242 HKV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P242 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 HKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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