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P188 FCF

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 FCF
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,609 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 99,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 78,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,898 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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P188 FCF is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P188 FCF, 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 P188 FCF registered?

P188 FCF is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P188 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 FCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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