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P678 HRW

1996 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

253,198 mi
Last recorded253,198 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 HRW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 253,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 242,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 224,238 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 216,678 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 216,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 211,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 208,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 266,162 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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P678 HRW 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 87.5%.

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 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 P678 HRW, 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 P678 HRW registered?

P678 HRW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P678 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P678 HRW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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