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P398 HON

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,911 mi
Last recorded55,911 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 HON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,019 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 52,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 4,091 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,526 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 42,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 42,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 39,267 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,480 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 37,480 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,848 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,092 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,117 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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P398 HON is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P398 HON, 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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P398 HON is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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