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P847 VYJ

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,336 mi
Last recorded144,336 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 VYJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 144,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R lower arch area corroded and holed.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Poor headlamp beam pattern.

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 144,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R lower arch area corroded and holed.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Poor headlamp beam pattern.

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 132,413 miles

Cable in drivers foot well poorly secured

Cables poorly routed & secured under bonnet

Centre rear brake light has segments out x 2

Hand brake travel long

Head lamp beam patterns poor

N/S/F outer C/V boot in slightly poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2013 132,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Cable in drivers foot well poorly secured

Cables poorly routed & secured under bonnet

Centre rear brake light has segments out x 2

Hand brake travel long

Head lamp beam patterns poor

N/S/F outer C/V boot in slightly poor condition

O/S hand brake performance poor

Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,692 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top ball joint dust covers showing signs of detoriation

Fail 9 Oct 2012 119,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top ball joint dust covers showing signs of detoriation

Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,190 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes in slightly poor condition

Both front outer C/V boots in slightly poor condition

Cable routed close to throttle pedal

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 107,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front anti-roll bar bushes in slightly poor condition

Both front outer C/V boots in slightly poor condition

Cable routed close to throttle pedal

N/S/R position lamp slightly brighter than O/S/R

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,046 miles

Both front C/V boots slightly poor condition

Centre rear brake light has segment out

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

Hand brake travel slightly long

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,465 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 89,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

N/S head lamp beam pattern slightly poor

Rear exhaust hanger N/S in poor condition but still supporting

Sill covers fitted on both N/S & O/S. Can not check for corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 81,568 miles

Brake pads low

Fail 18 Dec 2007 81,568 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,106 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 75,106 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P847 VYJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P847 VYJ, 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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P847 VYJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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