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P359 HOA

1996 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,447 mi
Last recorded175,447 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 HOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2010 175,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked and front end damaged

handbrake 16% and handbrake travel is high

middle section of exhaust is rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2010 175,447 miles

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked and front end damaged

handbrake 16% and handbrake travel is high

middle section of exhaust is rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2009 168,259 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Near side front top ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 168,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate cracked.

Near side front top ball joint dust cover split.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 161,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 161,600 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 152,893 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 143,679 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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P359 HOA is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold 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 P359 HOA, 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 P359 HOA registered?

P359 HOA is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P359 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 HOA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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