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P985 POU

1996 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,333 mi
Last recorded176,333 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 POU
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 176,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 169,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 161,788 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 161,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 153,301 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 15,305 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 144,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 123,615 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 123,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 115,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 91,952 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 78,014 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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P985 POU is a 1996 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P985 POU, 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 P985 POU registered?

P985 POU is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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