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P38 DMS

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,273 mi
Last recorded112,273 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 DMS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 112,273 miles

Corrosion to rear of vehicle

Cover sills fitted / vehicle corroded

Disc back plates corroded

Slight play in rear drop links

Slight play in suspension joints

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,318 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch & wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 108,313 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 107,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wing correded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,843 miles

some underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion o/s/r body

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension bushes perishing

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,055 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 105,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,125 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r arch corrosion

sills not checked due to covers

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,845 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,426 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 90,394 miles

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

handbrake has travel

Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,965 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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P38 DMS is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P38 DMS, 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 P38 DMS registered?

P38 DMS is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P38 DMS safe to buy?

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