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P596 RYG

1996 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,440 mi
Last recorded172,440 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 RYG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 172,440 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 170,189 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2009 170,189 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 164,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 159,616 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 151,794 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 151,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 148,109 miles

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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P596 RYG is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P596 RYG, 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 P596 RYG registered?

P596 RYG is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P596 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 RYG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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