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P38 RHY

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,266 mi
Last recorded174,266 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 RHY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 174,266 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 174,040 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage & corrosion to bodywork

play at ns steering rack

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Pass 16 Jul 2009 167,104 miles

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

os headlamp lens cracked

Fail 21 May 2009 166,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre badly worn on outer edge & perished

os headlamp lens cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 160,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 160,688 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 160,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 152,251 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 152,074 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 145,002 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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P38 RHY is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P38 RHY, 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 P38 RHY registered?

P38 RHY is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P38 RHY safe to buy?

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