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P157 CJE

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 CJE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 87,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 1 Mar 2010 79,958 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 79,894 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,523 miles

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worn on inner edge .

Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,698 miles

ns head lamp slightly damaged

slight corrosion on inner surface of brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,573 miles

FRONT BRAKE IN BALANCE JUST IN FOR M.O.T.

FRONT TYRE,S WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE,S

HANDBRAKE JUST IN FOR M.O.T.

OSF BRAKE IS BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

REAR TYRE,S STARTING TO GET PERISHED

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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P157 CJE is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P157 CJE, 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 P157 CJE registered?

P157 CJE is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P157 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 CJE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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