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P492 BUX

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,729 mi
Last recorded140,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 BUX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2011 140,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

accident damage to front bumper

both front tyres worn to legal limits needs changing now

engine oil leaks

fluid around steering rack no leak at time of test

front and rear coil springs corroded

front seat belts starting to fray

long travell on foot and hand brake

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside door mirror loose

offside front indicator starting to fade

offside headlamp on lower limits

play in steering system

rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

sill covers fitted suspected outter sills heavily corroded unable to view fully

Pass 22 Jun 2010 130,702 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 130,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 114,214 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

corrosion to rear underside

cover sills fitted

middle exhaust section corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2009 113,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to rear underside

cover sills fitted

middle exhaust section corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 95,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,087 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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P492 BUX is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P492 BUX, 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 P492 BUX registered?

P492 BUX is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P492 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 BUX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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