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P455 FJW

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

262,028 mi
Last recorded262,028 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 262,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 261,987 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 261,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 261,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 260,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 256,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 255,363 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 255,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 254,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 253,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 253,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 253,463 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 253,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 251,543 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 251,057 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 250,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 250,581 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 250,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 249,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 248,277 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 246,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 235,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 213,872 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 189,629 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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P455 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P455 FJW, 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

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What year was P455 FJW registered?

P455 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P455 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 FJW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P455 FJW have outstanding finance?

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