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P273 HON

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,761 mi
Last recorded114,761 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 HON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,761 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 114,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 106,248 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 106,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,135 miles

front reg.plate cracked

right headlamp glass chipped

Fail 21 Oct 2008 96,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front reg.plate cracked

right headlamp glass chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2007 93,338 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2007 93,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 79,835 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 79,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 79,835 miles

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

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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P273 HON is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P273 HON, 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 P273 HON registered?

P273 HON is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P273 HON safe to buy?

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