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P287 DRB

1996 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,312 mi
Last recorded162,312 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 DRB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 162,312 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 162,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 153,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 153,407 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 143,627 miles

n/s/ftyre outer edge wearing

Fail 17 Oct 2008 143,595 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/ftyre outer edge wearing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 137,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 131,892 miles

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

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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P287 DRB is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P287 DRB, 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 P287 DRB registered?

P287 DRB is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P287 DRB safe to buy?

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