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P488 PPP

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,999 mi
Last recorded168,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 PPP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 168,999 miles

long travel on footbrake pedal

n/s/r door 1/4 light glass broken

o/s/f door - inner trim panel missing

sill covers fitted

slight damage to o/s/r wheel - inner rim

Fail 20 Dec 2007 168,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

long travel on foot brake pedal

n/s/r door 1/4 light window broken

o/s/f door - inner trim panel missing

sill covers fitted

small split in n/s wiper blade

some damage to o/s/r wheel rim - inner

Pass 4 Nov 2006 156,305 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 156,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/f washer jet partically blocked

sill covers fitted

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Oct 2005 139,012 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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P488 PPP is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P488 PPP, 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 P488 PPP registered?

P488 PPP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P488 PPP safe to buy?

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