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P778 BOD

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,357 mi
Last recorded89,357 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 BOD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,990 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 79,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2009 72,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 65,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,390 miles

Centre brake light poor operation

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre brake light poor operation

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,258 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 56,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the oil filter leaking. †oil level minimum

Pass 10 Nov 2005 51,193 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 51,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P778 BOD is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P778 BOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P778 BOD registered?

P778 BOD is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P778 BOD safe to buy?

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