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P931 NPW

1996 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,675 mi
Last recorded44,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 NPW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

chassis and sills rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,675 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

chassis and sills rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,617 miles

all brake pipe's have surface corrosion

chassis has corrosion

nearside rear brake slighty binding

Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipe's have surface corrosion

chassis has corrosion

nearside rear brake slighty binding

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,795 miles

Handbrake travel high.

O/S/R wheelarch corroded, underside of vehicle heavily corroded, full sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,631 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2007 38,631 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear wheel arch offside untidy

Pass 7 Sep 2005 31,964 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 31,960 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

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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P931 NPW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P931 NPW, 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 P931 NPW registered?

P931 NPW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P931 NPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P931 NPW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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