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P229 MWB

1997 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,622 mi
Last recorded80,622 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 MWB
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,622 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2007 80,622 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2007 80,610 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 78,648 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P229 MWB is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P229 MWB, 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 P229 MWB registered?

P229 MWB is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P229 MWB safe to buy?

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