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P531 HVC

1996 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,274 mi
Last recorded81,274 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 HVC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 81,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 70,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,483 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 64,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P531 HVC is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P531 HVC, 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

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What year was P531 HVC registered?

P531 HVC is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P531 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P531 HVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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