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P822 BVE

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,417 mi
Last recorded34,417 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 BVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,417 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 34,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 33,949 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,213 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 33,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,037 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 31,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,181 miles

offside parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,304 miles

all tyre cracking

hand brake travel

rear brakes slight noise recomend chewcking

Fail 22 Oct 2010 29,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre cracking

hand brake travel

rear brakes slight noise recomend chewcking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,633 miles

both headlight patterns

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre worn close to limits on inner edge reccomend attention very soon

offside inner c.v boot weeping grease

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

oil level low

rear brakes noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,027 miles

advise offside inner cv bootweeping grease

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

recomend rear brake check noisey in opperation

Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside inner cv bootweeping grease

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

recomend rear brake check noisey in opperation

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,861 miles

advise hand brake travel

advise rear number plate

Pass 10 Oct 2005 23,134 miles

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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P822 BVE is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P822 BVE, 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 P822 BVE registered?

P822 BVE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P822 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P822 BVE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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