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P273 OEX

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,653 mi
Last recorded62,653 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 OEX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,653 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,650 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,084 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 59,084 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 55,754 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,804 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2008 51,804 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,435 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake has a lot of travel

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,218 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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P273 OEX is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEX, 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 P273 OEX registered?

P273 OEX is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P273 OEX safe to buy?

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