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P521 FJW

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,292 mi
Last recorded96,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 96,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,065 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 90,065 miles

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

back section of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 86,815 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,642 miles

n/s/f tyre slihgtley worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2007 81,642 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slihgtley worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,341 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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P521 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P521 FJW, 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

How do I check the history of P521 FJW?

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What year was P521 FJW registered?

P521 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P521 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 FJW shows 7 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.

Does P521 FJW have outstanding finance?

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