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P118 PCA

1997 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 PCA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 153,173 miles

expansion tank cap missing

fuel filler pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 144,266 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 144,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 137,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 137,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 133,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 125,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 113,806 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 100,061 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion starting to the rear metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2006 87,735 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 87,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P118 PCA is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P118 PCA, 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 P118 PCA registered?

P118 PCA is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P118 PCA safe to buy?

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