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P407 HON

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 HON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 132,230 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2009 132,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2008 129,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake lever high

Pass 21 Aug 2007 126,592 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 126,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor perishing

coolant pressure cap leaking

dampness on steering rack

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear brakes noisey

rear number plate damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2006 124,205 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front cv boots perishing

high handbrake travel

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2005 119,596 miles

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

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

very slight binding at o/s rear brake

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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P407 HON is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P407 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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What year was P407 HON registered?

P407 HON is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P407 HON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 HON shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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