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P539 EOJ

1996 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,221 mi
Last recorded154,221 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 EOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 154,221 miles

coolant gauge not working.

exhaust rattle.rear

nearside rear brake back plate corroded.

offside front and nearside front top swivel covers split.

oil leaks. under tray fitted at time of test.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 154,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant gauge not working.

exhaust rattle.rear

nearside rear brake back plate corroded.

offside front and nearside front top swivel covers split.

oil leaks. under tray fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 141,397 miles

n/s/r backing plate corrodide

Fail 14 Jan 2009 141,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r backing plate corrodide

Pass 8 Jan 2008 139,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 13,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 13,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 130,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 130,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P539 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P539 EOJ, 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 P539 EOJ registered?

P539 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P539 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 EOJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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