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P103 NRK

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,861 mi
Last recorded139,861 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 NRK
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2011 139,861 miles

Interior mirror missing.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front wing and door have accident damage.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Unable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic trims.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 139,861 miles

Interior mirror missing.

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

Nearside front wing and door have accident damage.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Unable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic trims.

Fail 9 Sep 2011

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake discs corroding

brake pipes and hoses showing signs of wear

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/r back plate corroded

outer sills covered by bodykit

slight play in front suspension and steering joints

Pass 4 Jun 2010 132,372 miles

both front outer c.v boots perishing

both front steering rack boots perishing

front brake discs ridged

interior mirror missing

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

outer sills covered

rear number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion front + rear chassis rails + cross members

Fail 4 Jun 2010 132,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front outer c.v boots perishing

both front steering rack boots perishing

front brake discs ridged

interior mirror missing

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

outer sills covered

rear number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion front + rear chassis rails + cross members

Pass 6 May 2009 122,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 108,553 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 108,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 90,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 74,373 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 74,317 miles

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

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

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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P103 NRK is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 103,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P103 NRK, 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 29 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P103 NRK registered?

P103 NRK is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P103 NRK safe to buy?

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