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L237 OVC

1993 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,097 mi
Last recorded133,097 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 620113,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 OVC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 133,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 128,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 127,553 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 120,665 miles

slight cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2009 112,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 99,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L237 OVC is a 1993 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 113,414 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 L237 OVC, 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 33 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 L237 OVC registered?

L237 OVC is a 1993 Rover 620, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L237 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L237 OVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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