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P183 SNV

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 SNV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2010 98,018 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

low effort offside rear foot brake

various oil leaks

Fail 23 Dec 2009 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system coroded

near side rear seat belt visually checked due to child seat

slight play in offside and near side stearing rack

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,387 miles

exhaust system coroded

near side rear seat belt visually checked due to child seat

slight play in offside and near side stearing rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,768 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 76,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 72,574 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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P183 SNV 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 62.5%.

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 P183 SNV, 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 P183 SNV registered?

P183 SNV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P183 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 SNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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