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P640 EOG

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 EOG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion has corrosion underneath the whole of the body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 76,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion has corrosion underneath the whole of the body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underneath of (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,428 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion all underneath of (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,858 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 74,442 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,057 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 69,599 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,569 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 66,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,050 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,515 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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P640 EOG is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P640 EOG, 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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What year was P640 EOG registered?

P640 EOG is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P640 EOG safe to buy?

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