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P594 HVC

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,297 mi
Last recorded95,297 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 HVC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside of car and surface corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 94,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 89,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rattle from exhaust heat shield

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,166 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,967 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 84,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,439 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,811 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,784 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,784 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,941 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,794 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rust hole on n/s outer sill by n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 21 Nov 2012 71,794 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rust hole on n/s outer sill by n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,657 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,239 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 65,239 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,385 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 58,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSR Wheel binding

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 53,991 miles

Front tyres worn -inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,991 miles

Front tyres worn -inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,334 miles

Off side rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 45,185 miles

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

Offside 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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P594 HVC is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P594 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.

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P594 HVC is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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