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P660 HOA

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,009 mi
Last recorded129,009 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 HOA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 129,009 miles

rear springs corroded

wear in front tie-rods

Fail 15 Mar 2016 129,009 miles

Centre Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in front of radiator (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

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

rear springs corroded

wear in front tie-rods

Pass 11 Mar 2015 123,955 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 123,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

brake fliud low

n/s/f tyre slight cut on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,416 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2.2mm

slight play drivers seat

slight weeping o/s/f driveshaft outer gaiter

Fail 3 Mar 2014 120,416 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre 2.2mm

slight play drivers seat

slight weeping o/s/f driveshaft outer gaiter

Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,283 miles

brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

Fail 11 Mar 2013 117,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,209 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 114,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 111,124 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 111,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,726 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 9 Mar 2009 103,394 miles

brake fluid low

Fail 9 Mar 2009 103,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

Pass 10 Mar 2008 97,396 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge. n/s/r tyre perished side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,431 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 89,431 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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P660 HOA is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P660 HOA, 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 P660 HOA registered?

P660 HOA is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P660 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P660 HOA shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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