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P35 VAD

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,243 mi
Last recorded177,243 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 VAD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 177,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 175,321 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 175,321 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 175,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 172,627 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 172,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Mar 2010 170,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 168,335 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 168,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 166,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 151,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 135,295 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 135,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P35 VAD is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P35 VAD, 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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P35 VAD is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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