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P233 HHH

1997 Rover 620

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

140,365 mi
Last recorded140,365 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 HHH
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 140,365 miles

plastic sill covers fitted hard to see the sill

Fail 11 Dec 2008 139,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 124,883 miles

plastic sill covers fitted hard to see all corrosion areas

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2007 124,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted hard to see all corrosion areas

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2007 124,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

heavy tint to rear windows

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2007 124,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 109,791 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 109,791 miles

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

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

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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P233 HHH is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P233 HHH, 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 P233 HHH?

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What year was P233 HHH registered?

P233 HHH is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P233 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 HHH shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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