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P219 DVE

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,942 mi
Last recorded110,942 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 DVE
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine suspect cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,869 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,869 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 102,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,042 miles

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,360 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sill's.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 92,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers fitted to outer sill's.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,210 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,608 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 72,901 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

air bag light on.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,901 miles

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

air bag light on.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,218 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,931 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,996 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 66,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,787 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 56,787 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P219 DVE is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P219 DVE, 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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P219 DVE is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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