CarVerify

Free Car Check

P125 OBD

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,247 mi
Last recorded118,247 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 OBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 118,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 117,225 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,581 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 108,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked in places

both front upper suspension upper ball joint rubbers showing signs of wear

both rear upper suspension ball joint dust cover showing signs of wear

centre exhaust section corroded / slightly blowing in places

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake / fuel pipes corroded around n/s/r of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

unable to fully check both outer sills due to plastic covers

upper section of windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,503 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion build up on centre / rear exhaust sections

Fail 7 Mar 2012 102,503 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion build up on centre / rear exhaust sections

Fail 8 Feb 2011 94,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded - in bracket

o/s door inner casing insucure

o/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped / cracked in places

rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded - in bracket

o/s door inner casing insucure

o/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped / cracked in places

rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,617 miles

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear brakes only just passed roller test for parking brakes

slight surface corrossion around rear underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2010 86,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear brakes only just passed roller test for parking brakes

slight surface corrossion around rear underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,196 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 75,186 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 51,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 51,833 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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P125 OBD is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P125 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P125 OBD?

You can check the full history of P125 OBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P125 OBD registered?

P125 OBD is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P125 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 OBD shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P125 OBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P125 OBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.