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P219 JOV

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,365 mi
Last recorded75,365 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 JOV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 75,365 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 70,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,334 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 61,328 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,141 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,141 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,994 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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P219 JOV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue 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 P219 JOV, 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 P219 JOV registered?

P219 JOV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P219 JOV safe to buy?

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