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P579 GOM

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,333 mi
Last recorded72,333 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 GOM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,333 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,756 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,934 miles

Bad oil leak from engine.

Fan belt cracking.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 55,705 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 48,047 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P579 GOM is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P579 GOM, 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 P579 GOM registered?

P579 GOM is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P579 GOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P579 GOM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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