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P982 VAA

1996 Rover 620

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 VAA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,975 miles

O/s/r disc pitted

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 113,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/s/r disc pitted

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,614 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

body panels damaged and corroded but considered to be secure and has no sharp edges

Fail 28 Apr 2015 109,612 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

body panels damaged and corroded but considered to be secure and has no sharp edges

Pass 1 May 2014 103,516 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 103,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,836 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 95,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 91,287 miles

n/s mirror damaged but not insecure

Fail 24 May 2012 91,095 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged but not insecure

Fail 31 May 2011 86,907 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Pass 31 May 2011 86,907 miles

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Pass 10 May 2010 81,590 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 81,585 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,871 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s mirror has a temp. repair

Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,454 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,414 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,298 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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P982 VAA is a 1996 Rover 620 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P982 VAA, 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 P982 VAA registered?

P982 VAA is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P982 VAA safe to buy?

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