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P691 AFC

1996 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,996 mi
Last recorded112,996 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 AFC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,996 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust front support broken away

offside outer door sill corroded at rear

offsside front fog light lens broken

plastic outer door sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 110,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front wiper blades worn

fuel tank support straps corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 13 Mar 2012 110,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front wiper blades worn

fuel tank support straps corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 12 Mar 2011 106,729 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brakes spongy

Fail 9 Mar 2011 106,699 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake imbalance on rear

brakes spongy

Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,872 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2010 102,851 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Mar 2009 99,414 miles

REAR NO PLATE NEEDS ATT

Fail 13 Mar 2009 99,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR NO PLATE NEEDS ATT

Pass 18 Feb 2008 95,741 miles

rear no plate needs att

Fail 15 Feb 2008 95,741 miles

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

rear no plate needs att

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,023 miles

slight corrosion to front discs ( inner & outer faces )

Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,023 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear 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) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper blade needs att

slight corrosion to front discs ( inner & outer faces )

Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,691 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake discs - slight distortion

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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P691 AFC is a 1996 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P691 AFC, 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 P691 AFC registered?

P691 AFC is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P691 AFC safe to buy?

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