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P684 HRW

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,838 mi
Last recorded198,838 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 HRW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 198,838 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 198,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 25 Sep 2008 192,505 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 192,503 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 183,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked & rear slightly discoloured

n/s headlamp aim low

windscreen dirty inside

Pass 20 Sep 2007 183,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked & rear slightly discoloured

n/s headlamp aim low

windscreen dirty inside

Pass 2 Oct 2006 175,189 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 175,189 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P684 HRW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P684 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 P684 HRW registered?

P684 HRW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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