CarVerify

Free Car Check

P401 DOH

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,068 mi
Last recorded118,068 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 DOH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 118,068 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 118,068 miles

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

both sides rear brake back plates in poor condition

exhaust front pipe and cat deteriorating

front passenger seat belt clasp button and cover broken-working ok

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

rear number plate deteriorating

signs of corrosion to both sides rear wheel arches and quarter panels

Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,760 miles

all remaining brake pipe ends showing signs of corrosion

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/f wiper blade torn

radiator in poor condition

rear no plate showing signs of deterioration

signs of corrosion both sides rear wheel arches

spare tyre under inflated

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2008 115,754 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator in poor condition

all remaining brake pipe ends showing signs of corrosion

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/f wiper blade torn

rear no plate showing signs of deterioration

signs of corrosion both sides rear wheel arches

spare tyre under inflated

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 105,318 miles

exhaust centre section corroding at rear flange

exhaust front pipe flexi piece deteriorating

fuel filler neck and breather showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

o/s brake disc back plate corroded

o/s wiper blade torn slightly

oil leak around oil filter

signs of corrosion to centre brake pipes at rear

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

very little reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 1 Aug 2007 105,318 miles

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

exhaust centre section corroding at rear flange

exhaust front pipe flexi piece deteriorating

fuel filler neck and breather showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

o/s brake disc back plate corroded

o/s wiper blade torn slightly

oil leak around oil filter

signs of corrosion to centre brake pipes at rear

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

very little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 7 Aug 2006 94,620 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 94,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cover broken on n/s front seat belt stalk

n/s rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

Fail 15 Aug 2005 85,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

exhaust rear section showing sighns of corrosion

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2005 85,708 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

exhaust rear section showing sighns of corrosion

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P401 DOH is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P401 DOH, 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

How do I check the history of P401 DOH?

You can check the full history of P401 DOH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P401 DOH registered?

P401 DOH is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P401 DOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 DOH shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P401 DOH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P401 DOH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.