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P502 HVC

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,525 mi
Last recorded177,525 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 HVC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 177,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 176,279 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 175,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 174,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 173,056 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 173,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 170,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 169,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 165,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 162,136 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 162,136 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 154,936 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 154,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P502 HVC is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P502 HVC, 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 P502 HVC registered?

P502 HVC is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P502 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 HVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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