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P180 TGJ

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,064 mi
Last recorded170,064 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 TGJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 170,064 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 17,006 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 163,841 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 163,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level low

Pass 9 Jan 2006 157,581 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 157,572 miles

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

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

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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P180 TGJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P180 TGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P180 TGJ registered?

P180 TGJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P180 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 TGJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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