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P632 FJW

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

137,803 mi
Last recorded137,803 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP632 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 137,803 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

several prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Apr 2008 130,012 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 130,012 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 130,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 117,420 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 117,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 112,881 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 112,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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P632 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P632 FJW, 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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P632 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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