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P116 LFL

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,802 mi
Last recorded114,802 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 LFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 114,802 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2010 114,801 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 114,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 114,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,243 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 100,633 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 796,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 796,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P116 LFL is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P116 LFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P116 LFL registered?

P116 LFL is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P116 LFL safe to buy?

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