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P290 FVR

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,327 mi
Last recorded104,327 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 FVR
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 104,327 miles

1 x high level stoplamp digit inoperative

1 x pin on front pipe bracket not attached but exhaust secure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank and straps corroded

oil around sump gasket area

oil sump corroded

some corrosion on brake discs

various points of corrosion on vehicle/floor/chassis

very small stonechip in windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2009 104,327 miles

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

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

1 x high level stoplamp digit inoperative

1 x pin on front pipe exhaust bracket not attached but exhaust/bracket secure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank and straps corroded

neaside rear roadwheel slightly tight to rotate

oil around sump gasket area

oil sump corroded

parking brake lever nearing its highest point

some corrosion on brake discs

various points of corrosion on vehicle(chassis/floor)

very small stonechip in windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2009 104,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1 x high level stoplamp digit inoperative

1 x pin on front pipe exhaust bracket not attached but exhaust/bracket secure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank and straps corroded

neaside rear roadwheel slightly tight to rotate

oil around sump gasket area

oil sump corroded

parking brake lever nearing its highest point

some corrosion on brake discs

various points of corrosion on vehicle(chassis/floor)

very small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 29 Feb 2008 93,217 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 93,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 82,564 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,300 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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P290 FVR is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P290 FVR, 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 P290 FVR registered?

P290 FVR is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P290 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 FVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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