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P257 WCD

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 WCD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 123,099 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear number plates are slightly damaged.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 122,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear number plates are slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 107,447 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 106,789 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 87,015 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

METAL BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR STARTING TO CORRODE (MIDDLE AREA AT BODY CLIPS)

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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P257 WCD is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P257 WCD, 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 P257 WCD registered?

P257 WCD is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P257 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 WCD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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