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P243 GRP

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,071 mi
Last recorded80,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 GRP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,256 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,333 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 70,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,007 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,443 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,443 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,268 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 57,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,175 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,833 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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P243 GRP is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P243 GRP, 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 P243 GRP registered?

P243 GRP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P243 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 GRP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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