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P188 LNH

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 LNH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2011 129,982 miles

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 121,887 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front bumper damage

Nearside rear metal brakepipe rusty

Offside rear flexi brake hose has minor damage to outer casing

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 121,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake fluid level low

Front bumper damage

Nearside rear metal brakepipe rusty

Offside rear flexi brake hose has minor damage to outer casing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 113,862 miles

Handbrake performance on boarder line 17%

Minor exhaust blow on rear exhaust

SRS warning light illuminated

Fail 23 Feb 2009 113,862 miles

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

Minor exhaust blow on rear exhaust

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 103,386 miles

front exhaust bracket separated. n/s/f top ball joint boot split. handbrake performance could be better.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,068 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 94,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 93,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear shockabsorbers bottom buishies starting to pershies

front bumper damaged

offside front cv boot pershied not split

run out nearside front discs

Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,179 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

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 LNH is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P188 LNH, 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 P188 LNH registered?

P188 LNH is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P188 LNH safe to buy?

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