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P557 EOJ

1996 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 EOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 116,692 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 116,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 106,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 106,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f headlight has small crack

Pass 10 Jun 2006 84,099 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 84,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 68,545 miles

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

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 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P557 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 P557 EOJ registered?

P557 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P557 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 EOJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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