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P455 FOE

1996 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,219 mi
Last recorded79,219 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 FOE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 79,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,835 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 70,835 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,524 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drumstick has a little play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,492 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting round sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 56,832 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,546 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,546 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,128 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,548 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,548 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,926 miles

near side front wheel tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,322 miles

near side front wheel tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,547 miles

both front wheel tyre slightly worn on inner side edge

slight play inside sreeing rack/ pinion off side inner end joint

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,551 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,444 miles

exccesive travel on parking brake

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,269 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 46,752 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,768 miles

excessive travel on parking 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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P455 FOE is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOE, 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 FOE registered?

P455 FOE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P455 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 FOE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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