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P152 GCF

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,908 mi
Last recorded154,908 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 GCF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 154,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and wear low

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2012 140,628 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 135,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 130,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 127,659 miles

all four brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2009 127,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2009 127,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center rear brake light loose in rear window

Pass 1 Aug 2008 121,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 121,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 115,862 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 115,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 112,945 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 112,945 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 106,512 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 106,512 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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P152 GCF is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P152 GCF, 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 P152 GCF registered?

P152 GCF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P152 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P152 GCF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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