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P356 GES

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 GES
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,719 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 81,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,414 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,414 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,296 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,039 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,940 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

parking brake travel high

Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

parking brake travel high

Pass 2 May 2006 47,877 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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P356 GES is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P356 GES, 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 P356 GES registered?

P356 GES is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P356 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 GES shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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