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P351 BVE

1996 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,295 mi
Last recorded156,295 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 BVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 156,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 156,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 146,026 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear

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

Nearside headlight beam image poor

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 142,251 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear in retaining clips

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear wing corroded

slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 11 Sep 2008 142,251 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear in retaining clips

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear wing corroded

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 13 Sep 2007 135,215 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at the rear

hand brake travel long

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2007 135,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at the rear

hand brake travel long

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2006 128,128 miles

long handbrake travel

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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P351 BVE is a 1996 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 P351 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P351 BVE registered?

P351 BVE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P351 BVE safe to buy?

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