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P121 XFB

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,621 mi
Last recorded54,621 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 XFB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,621 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,602 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,075 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

air-bag light on ;

alternater belt worn ;

front washers poor ;

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,815 miles

Coolant level very low.

SRS light staying on.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 52,781 miles

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

Coolant level very low.

SRS light staying on.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 51,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,427 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 47,570 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 47,570 miles

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

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 XFB is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P121 XFB, 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 P121 XFB registered?

P121 XFB is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P121 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 XFB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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