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P661 DUD

1996 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,232 mi
Last recorded153,232 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 DUD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 153,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 145,754 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 145,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 136,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,491 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 113,491 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck area (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 107,054 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,790 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,958 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mout broken

Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mout broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,081 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,806 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,778 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,506 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 66,502 miles

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

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,186 miles

front number plate cracked

near side front brake binding on slightly

washers only just supplying enough water to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,396 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 54,396 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s handbrake not working as well as o/s

Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,194 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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P661 DUD is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P661 DUD, 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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P661 DUD is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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