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P276 FJW

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,947 mi
Last recorded172,947 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 172,947 miles

surface rust around areas

Pass 15 Aug 2012 153,941 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 153,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 134,464 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 120,456 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 115,705 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 110,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 106,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 102,152 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 102,152 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P276 FJW 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 80%.

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 P276 FJW, 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 P276 FJW registered?

P276 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P276 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 FJW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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