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P782 XAT

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 XAT
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 105,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,448 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 104,448 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,960 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 103,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 102,768 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 101,445 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 101,445 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 100,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 100,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 97,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,607 miles

nearside rear wheel arch badly corroded

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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P782 XAT is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P782 XAT, 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

How do I check the history of P782 XAT?

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What year was P782 XAT registered?

P782 XAT is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P782 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P782 XAT shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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