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P798 WTN

1996 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,160 mi
Last recorded53,160 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 WTN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,589 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,946 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner wheelarchs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,878 miles

Slight oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,792 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,328 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 44,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,952 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 35,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P798 WTN is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P798 WTN, 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 P798 WTN registered?

P798 WTN is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P798 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P798 WTN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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