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P121 CER

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 CER
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,346 miles

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

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

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

oil filter weeping from seal [ tightend ]

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,129 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise rear brakes strip/cleaned

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,379 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 42,135 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,241 miles

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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P121 CER is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P121 CER, 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 P121 CER registered?

P121 CER is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P121 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 CER shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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