1996 Rover 600 2.0L Petrol · P245 HOA
1996 Rover 600 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 119,290 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 600
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P245 HOA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2005
- 119,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P245 HOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Rover 600 (P245 HOA) between November 2005 and November 2005.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2005 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 600 Series
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER 600
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Upper Wishbone Wear(Moderate)
The ball joints in the upper arms wear out, causing knocking noises over bumps.
- Turbo Oil Leaks (620ti)(Serious)
The Rover T-Series turbo engine in the 620ti can develop oil leaks from the turbo feed pipe and turbo seals, leading to smoke from the exhaust and potential turbo failure.
- Electric Window Regulator Failure(Moderate)
The electric window regulators are known to fail, particularly on later models, causing the window to drop or become stuck.
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- Front Upper Wishbone WearModerate
The ball joints in the upper arms wear out, causing knocking noises over bumps.
- Turbo Oil Leaks (620ti)Serious
The Rover T-Series turbo engine in the 620ti can develop oil leaks from the turbo feed pipe and turbo seals, leading to smoke from the exhaust and potential turbo failure.
- Electric Window Regulator FailureModerate
The electric window regulators are known to fail, particularly on later models, causing the window to drop or become stuck.
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