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P480 FDB

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,790 mi
Last recorded87,790 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 FDB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 87,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner braking surface

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,764 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 81,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise condition both rear brake disc backplates/corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise condition both rear brake disc backplates/corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,724 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 69,666 miles

exhaust middle section has slight blow at joint where repair has been made

Fail 15 Nov 2006 69,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust middle section has slight blow at joint where repair has been made

Pass 8 Nov 2005 65,355 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise offside rear tyre inner edge worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P480 FDB is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P480 FDB, 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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P480 FDB is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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