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P177 RRF

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,685 mi
Last recorded138,685 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 RRF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 138,685 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside front door handle damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 138,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside front door handle damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 124,777 miles

nearside rear tyre worn †rear service & park brake readings just within limits!

park & service brake efficiency just reached!

rear crossmember,nearside rear arch,both very rusty. †note!cannot test sills due to trim covers, †offside rear arch rusty.

Fail 12 Aug 2006 123,921 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear brake disc,s in very rusty and poor condition.

Nearside rear tyre on limit and worn on edges.

Offside rear wheel arch rusty, nearside rear wheel arch in very rusty condition.

PLastic sill covers fitted.

Rear cross member rusty.

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

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 RRF is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RRF, 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 RRF registered?

P177 RRF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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