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P87 HRP

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

183,844 mi
Last recorded183,844 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 HRP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2010 183,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s main beam to high

Fail 6 May 2009 172,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 172,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 157,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 157,212 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 144,388 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 144,388 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 129,655 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 28 Apr 2006 129,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P87 HRP is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P87 HRP, 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 P87 HRP registered?

P87 HRP is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P87 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 HRP shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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