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P231 XPN

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,831 mi
Last recorded116,831 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 XPN
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 116,831 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 114,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 111,922 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 111,922 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,941 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 109,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 105,518 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 105,498 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 95,802 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 95,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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P231 XPN is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P231 XPN, 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

How do I check the history of P231 XPN?

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What year was P231 XPN registered?

P231 XPN is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P231 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 XPN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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