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P120 WOS

1997 Rover 620

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,772 mi
Last recorded116,772 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 WOS
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 116,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside tyre cut on side wall not through to cords

Fail 11 Aug 2009 116,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear door does not allow access to seat belt mount

offside tyre cut on side wall not through to cords

Pass 5 Aug 2008 104,189 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 97,619 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,089 miles

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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P120 WOS is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P120 WOS, 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 P120 WOS registered?

P120 WOS is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P120 WOS safe to buy?

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