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P348 BVE

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,005 mi
Last recorded53,005 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 BVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,005 miles

o/s/f window mech faulty , o/s washer jet parcialy blocked , park brake travel high , outer sills covered in plastic trim , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , cracking/perrsihing to various suspension bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,800 miles

see original test 971326746380

Fail 12 Dec 2006 50,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

185 65 15 †RR 276

Perishing and cracking to various steerin g and suspension bushes †Coil springs corroded †Brake hoses perishing †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Borderline tread wear to near side front tyre †Rear tyre pressures appear low †Engine and gearb

Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,858 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 47,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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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P348 BVE is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P348 BVE, 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 P348 BVE registered?

P348 BVE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P348 BVE safe to buy?

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