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P801 GRJ

1996 Rover 620

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 GRJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,133 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,173 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Rear tyres perrishing/cracking on treads & side walls

Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

parking brake lever close to reserve travel limits

protective covers fitted to undersde front of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 19 Nov 2008 70,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

parking brake lever close to reserve travel limits

protective covers fitted to undersde front of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,968 miles

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection routine

Fail 16 Nov 2007 68,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection routine

Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,718 miles

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

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 66,340 miles

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

cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

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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P801 GRJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P801 GRJ, 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 P801 GRJ registered?

P801 GRJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P801 GRJ safe to buy?

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