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P850 BPE

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,556 mi
Last recorded107,556 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 BPE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 107,556 miles

rear brakes just make requirement

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight exhaust blow at rear section and some handbrake travel

Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,766 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,932 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

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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P850 BPE is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P850 BPE, 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 P850 BPE registered?

P850 BPE is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P850 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P850 BPE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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