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P290 KAK

1996 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,658 mi
Last recorded147,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 KAK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 144,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 141,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers on outer sills

slight wear in engine stabilizer bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2010 139,473 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 139,472 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 136,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 133,695 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2007 129,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

very slight marking on rear no plate

Pass 31 May 2006 126,079 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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 KAK is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P290 KAK, 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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P290 KAK is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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