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P688 PUB

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,809 mi
Last recorded141,809 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 PUB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 141,809 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 141,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen o.k time off test

front to back brake pipes starting to corrode by fuel tank

near side front tyre has small cut in side wall

off side front tyre small cut in side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2006 132,934 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 132,934 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

both front to back brake pipes starting to corrode

near side rear arch corroded but not in prescribbed area

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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P688 PUB is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P688 PUB, 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 P688 PUB registered?

P688 PUB is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P688 PUB safe to buy?

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