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P383 FOF

1996 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,314 mi
Last recorded143,314 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 FOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 143,314 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 134,038 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 134,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 120,495 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 120,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 113,158 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 106,552 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 98,975 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 98,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,477 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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P383 FOF is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P383 FOF, 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 P383 FOF registered?

P383 FOF is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P383 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 FOF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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