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P423 HON

1996 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,569 mi
Last recorded87,569 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 HON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 87,569 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,188 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,359 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 65,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,298 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pedal reserve on limit

offside rear brake effort on limit

windscreen marked

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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P423 HON is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P423 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 P423 HON registered?

P423 HON is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P423 HON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 HON shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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