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P965 GEW

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 GEW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2011 119,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear wheel arches gatting rusty

Nearside rear brake pipe by tank getting rusty

Offside rear brake pipe by tank getting rusty

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2010 117,009 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear wheel arches getting rusty

both rear wheel bearings slight play

cant see sills as covers fitted

front exhaust rusty

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

fuel filler neck rusty

handbrake travel

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

petrol tank and underside of floor has surface rust

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2010 117,009 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear wheel bearings slight play

cant see sills as covers fitted

front exhaust rusty

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

fuel filler neck rusty

handbrake travel

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

petrol tank and underside of floor has surface rust

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2009 113,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 113,566 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 107,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 107,062 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 101,003 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 101,003 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 89,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 5 May 2006 89,488 miles

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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P965 GEW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P965 GEW, 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 P965 GEW registered?

P965 GEW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P965 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P965 GEW shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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