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P129 OBD

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 OBD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,285 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 89,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,575 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 75,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 611,836 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 61,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OBD is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P129 OBD registered?

P129 OBD is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P129 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 OBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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