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P919 FJW

1996 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,746 mi
Last recorded87,746 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 87,746 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, braking system may need adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 83,390 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,334 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,270 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 81,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 80,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 76,790 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,518 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,321 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 60,321 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,767 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

handbrake long reaches standard

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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P919 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P919 FJW, 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 P919 FJW registered?

P919 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P919 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P919 FJW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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