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P989 FJW

1996 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,600 mi
Last recorded140,600 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 620105,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 FJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 140,600 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 129,036 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 114,010 miles

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

near side rear brake back plate is badley corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 114,008 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

near side rear brake back plate is badley corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,558 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 96,218 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 96,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 86,060 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2006 85,867 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2005 77,993 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2005 77,988 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Rear steel fuel pipes crroded but not leaking

battery insecure

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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P989 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P989 FJW, 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 P989 FJW registered?

P989 FJW is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P989 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 FJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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