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P174 XTG

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,964 mi
Last recorded79,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 XTG
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,964 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

sump corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2015 79,958 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

radiator weeping antifreeze

sump corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,228 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,223 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 51,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 50,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 48,921 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 44,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 39,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 34,435 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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P174 XTG is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P174 XTG, 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 P174 XTG registered?

P174 XTG is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P174 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 XTG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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