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P781 JHL

1996 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,226 mi
Last recorded129,226 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 JHL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 129,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 128,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 125,687 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 124,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 123,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 121,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2019 121,793 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,319 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,744 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 118,744 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,381 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Aug 2015 115,791 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,791 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,546 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 112,911 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,057 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 107,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,191 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 104,191 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

One bulb not working in the high level brake light

Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,435 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 100,929 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 100,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 97,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 97,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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P781 JHL is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P781 JHL, 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 P781 JHL registered?

P781 JHL is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P781 JHL safe to buy?

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