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P285 HON

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,806 mi
Last recorded53,806 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 HON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,806 miles

brake /suspension areas very rusty front+rear

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,519 miles

brake/suspension areas rusty front+ rear

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,112 miles

brake/suspension areas very rusty front+ rear

off/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,469 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake/suspension areas very rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,056 miles

brake/suspension areas very rusty

off/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,842 miles

brake/suspension areas rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,210 miles

brake + suspension areas rusty / coverd in dry mud

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,208 miles

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

brake + suspension areas rusty / coverd in dry mud

Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,571 miles

very muddy round suspension/braking areas

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,154 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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P285 HON 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 90%.

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 P285 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.

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What year was P285 HON registered?

P285 HON is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P285 HON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 HON shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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