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P143 TPW

1997 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,702 mi
Last recorded126,702 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 TPW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 126,702 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 126,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 113,944 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

all brake backplates starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 101,586 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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P143 TPW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey 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 P143 TPW, 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 P143 TPW registered?

P143 TPW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P143 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 TPW shows 5 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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