MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
osr and nsr discs showing signs of wear
osr and nsr discs showing signs of wear
all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.
front brake discs in advance wear stage.
outer sills coverd by plastic trim [tester advise only]
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.
front brake discs in advance wear stage.
oil level very low.
outer sills coverd by plastic trim [tester advise only]
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn inside + on wearbars
offside front tyre wearing inside edge
offside rear brake disc pitted
offside rear tyre wearing inside edge
slight play steering rack
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.
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P197 TFV is a 1996 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 105,901 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 P197 TFV, 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 30 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P197 TFV registered?
P197 TFV is a 1996 Rover 620, first registered on 13 November 1996.
Is P197 TFV safe to buy?
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