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P969 RBV

1996 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,270 mi
Last recorded152,270 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 RBV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 152,270 miles

Nearside wiper partly split

abnormal brake pedal travel

fuel filler pipe rusty but not leaking

surface rust on rear chassis and suspension

Pass 23 Feb 2016 151,165 miles

fuel filler pipe rusty.

minor brake pedal creep detected for a short time. not noticeable on a road test.

surface rust on most brake pipework, suspension components chassis etc.

unable to open the driver's window.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 151,164 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad engine oil leak

fuel filler pipe rusty.

minor brake pedal creep detected for a short time. not noticeable on a road test.

surface rust on most brake pipework, suspension components chassis etc.

unable to open the driver's window.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 149,585 miles

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

Surface rust on much of the chassis and suspension etc.

The brake pedal has a minor amount of creep intermittently.

The driver's window can not be lowered.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 149,575 miles

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

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

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

The brake pedal has a minor amount of creep intermittently.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 148,588 miles

Fuel filler pipe is rusty.

Oil leak

Surface rust on most of the chassis and suspension.

The brake pedal has abnormal travel.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 148,588 miles

Fuel filler pipe is rusty.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Surface rust on most of the chassis and suspension.

The brake pedal has abnormal travel.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 147,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface rust on various chassis and suspension components.

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

driver's door window regulator defective.

fuel tank filler pipes rusty.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 144,898 miles

Brake pedal has a slightly spongy feel with the engine running.

Fuel filler pipes rusty but no obvious leaks yet.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Surface rust on various chassis and suspension components.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 144,851 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler pipe is very rusty but fuel leakage is not obvious.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Surface rust on much of the chassis and suspension components.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 143,164 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 143,120 miles

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

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

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)

nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split.

occasional initial brake pedal creep apparent when first pressing the pedal.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 141,351 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 141,339 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 138,788 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 138,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak

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

windscreen demister fan will not run..

Pass 8 Oct 2007 130,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 124,392 miles

Engine or Gearbox has excessive oil leak

Parking brake close to minimum requirements

Fail 9 Sep 2006 124,392 miles

Engine or Gearbox has excessive oil leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake close to minimum requirements

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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

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P969 RBV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P969 RBV, 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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P969 RBV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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