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P213 VTM

1997 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,390 mi
Last recorded178,390 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 VTM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 178,390 miles

wiper blades split-exhaust very rusty/blowing at rear-both rear tyres very low-brake pipes rusty-both front tyres wearing low on inside edge-rear pads very low-rear discs poor-osr brake binding-long handbrake travel

Fail 26 Nov 2009 178,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper blades split-exhaust very rusty/blowing at rear-both rear tyres very low-brake pipes rusty-both front tyres wearing low on inside edge-rear pads very low-rear discs poor-osr brake binding-long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Nov 2008 172,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2008 172,297 miles

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2007 165,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

os cv boot perished

Pass 30 Nov 2007 165,907 miles

os cv boot perished

Fail 8 Sep 2006 157,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 157,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 147,472 miles

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

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

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

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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P213 VTM is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P213 VTM, 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 P213 VTM registered?

P213 VTM is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P213 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 VTM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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