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P520 FOF

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,902 mi
Last recorded105,902 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 FOF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 105,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 103,664 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 103,664 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,374 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 98,571 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 98,571 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 90,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,207 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 83,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,670 miles

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

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

all brake pads starting to look low

all tyres perishing

front brake discs slight corrosion

hand brake travel

head lamp beam patterns getting dim

n/s rear tyre tread getting low

o/s front tyre tread going bald on edge

o/s of handbrake getting lazy

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,593 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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P520 FOF is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P520 FOF, 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 P520 FOF registered?

P520 FOF is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P520 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 FOF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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