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P988 WTY

1996 Rover 620

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 WTY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 148,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside inner track rod slight play.

offside rear tyre slight cracking.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 133,267 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 133,267 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 130,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 123,268 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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P988 WTY is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P988 WTY, 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 P988 WTY registered?

P988 WTY is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P988 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 WTY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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