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P244 GRP

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 GRP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 106,387 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 106,314 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 101,867 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 101,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 21 Nov 2006 97,047 miles

small cracks in wall of offside rear tyre

surface corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 21 Nov 2006 97,047 miles

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

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

small cracks in wall of offside rear tyre

surface corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 9 Dec 2005 89,961 miles

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

surface corrosion on front crossmember below radiator

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 9 Dec 2005 89,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

surface corrosion on front crossmember below radiator

uneven wear on front tyres

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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P244 GRP is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P244 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P244 GRP registered?

P244 GRP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P244 GRP safe to buy?

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