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P223 DVA

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,089 mi
Last recorded104,089 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 DVA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 104,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 100,105 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,867 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 95,830 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 74,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,093 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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P223 DVA is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P223 DVA, 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 P223 DVA registered?

P223 DVA is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P223 DVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 DVA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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