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P525 CGM

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,513 mi
Last recorded117,513 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 CGM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 117,513 miles

front registration plate poor,both headlamps have glass damaged+patterns poor,minimal windscreen damage,play in steering rack,nearside inner cv gaiter leaking grease.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 117,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front registration plate poor,both headlamps have glass damaged+patterns poor,minimal windscreen damage,play in steering rack,nearside inner cv gaiter leaking grease.

nearside front tyre dust cap missing,rear brake discs poor condition.

offside front abs wire loose.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 110,306 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 6 Feb 2007 110,306 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front ind faded

front valance n/s trim missing

n/s h/lamp aim on upper limits, o/s h/lamp lens damaged & pattern poor

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres outer walls damaged, n/s/f tyre valve cap missing

o/s/r door hinge noisy

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

various panels damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2006 103,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 103,450 miles

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

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

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

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

front no. plate cracked

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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P525 CGM is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P525 CGM, 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 P525 CGM registered?

P525 CGM is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P525 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 CGM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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