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P870 PYW

1996 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,149 mi
Last recorded39,149 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 PYW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,149 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 39,149 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,377 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 38,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,119 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,801 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,801 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,572 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,297 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,853 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,096 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 35,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,233 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 35,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P870 PYW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P870 PYW, 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 P870 PYW registered?

P870 PYW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P870 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 PYW shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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