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P856 COV

1996 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,188 mi
Last recorded144,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 COV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 132,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 120,355 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 108,045 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 98,194 miles

advise near/side/rear tyre side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2011 90,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,097 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,984 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,984 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 57,114 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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P856 COV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P856 COV, 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 P856 COV registered?

P856 COV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P856 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 COV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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