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P873 EOJ

1996 Rover 620

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,873 mi
Last recorded190,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 EOJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2010 190,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 190,873 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 168,265 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 168,265 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chip in screen

lower engine cover fitted

rear number plate condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2007 168,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

chip in screen

lower engine cover fitted

rear number plat condition

sill covers fitted

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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P873 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P873 EOJ, 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 P873 EOJ registered?

P873 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P873 EOJ safe to buy?

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