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P557 DRX

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,699 mi
Last recorded70,699 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 DRX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,485 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 96,963 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 96,961 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 91,541 miles

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

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

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

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

advise parking brake working at minimum allowed effort

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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P557 DRX is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P557 DRX, 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 P557 DRX registered?

P557 DRX is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P557 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 DRX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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