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P453 CRS

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,615 mi
Last recorded127,615 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 CRS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 127,615 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2015 127,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2014 123,530 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 13 Oct 2014 123,530 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 25 Oct 2013 118,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 112,927 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 112,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 107,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,404 miles

o/s/n/s/f brake dust covers damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 88,775 miles

o/s/n/s/f brake dust plates corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2008 88,775 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/n/s/f brake dust plates corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 80,853 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,479 miles

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

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

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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P453 CRS is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P453 CRS, 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 P453 CRS registered?

P453 CRS is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P453 CRS safe to buy?

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