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P123 OBD

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,264 mi
Last recorded93,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 OBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,264 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

handbrake travel slightly high

slight constant velocity joint noise evident

Fail 12 Jan 2009 93,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid level low

handbrake travel slightly high

slight constant velocity joint noise evident

Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,924 miles

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

Oil leak from filter area

Fail 3 Jan 2008 73,924 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak from filter area

Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,232 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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P123 OBD is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P123 OBD, 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 P123 OBD registered?

P123 OBD is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P123 OBD safe to buy?

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