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P526 HON

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,079 mi
Last recorded123,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 HON
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 123,079 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 123,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge badly within the limit.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,854 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 120,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 117,171 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 117,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 102,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,682 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

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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P526 HON is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 P526 HON, 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 P526 HON registered?

P526 HON is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P526 HON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 HON 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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