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P177 HJH

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

109,187 mi
Last recorded109,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 HJH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,187 miles

n/s rear tyre just within legal limit

Fail 11 Jul 2008 109,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre just within legal limit

Fail 7 Jul 2008 109,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 108,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 96,588 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 96,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

front numberplate becoming de-faced

Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,863 miles

rear brake pads low

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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P177 HJH is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P177 HJH, 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 P177 HJH registered?

P177 HJH is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P177 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 HJH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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