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P506 TYJ

1996 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 TYJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2016 103,422 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 20" / 22" spoiler (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, perishing and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack arm

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and perishing 185/65 R15 H (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,973 miles

All discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers poor

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

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

Nearside front tyre getting low

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers poor

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

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

Nearside front tyre getting low

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic side sills fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges 185.65.15h

general slight underside corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,743 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,944 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 83,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,005 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,285 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 66,285 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,728 miles

1 bulb not working in high level brake light

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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P506 TYJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P506 TYJ, 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 P506 TYJ registered?

P506 TYJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P506 TYJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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