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P129 MFL

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,396 mi
Last recorded178,396 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 MFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 178,396 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 178,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 168,200 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 168,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 158,352 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 158,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 149,418 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 149,337 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 138,793 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 138,753 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 132,978 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 132,978 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 124,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 113,544 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 113,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 100,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 93,271 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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P129 MFL is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P129 MFL, 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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P129 MFL is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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