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P235 NJW

1997 Rover 620

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

192,980 mi
Last recorded192,980 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 NJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 192,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 192,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 192,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 180,990 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 180,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering rack

large oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 16 Apr 2009 168,493 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner edges 195/65/15V

Centre stop lamp incomplete and insecure

Front brakes look low through wheels

Front wipers split

Oil leak

Signs of leakage from offside power steering ram not leaking @ time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2009 168,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres very low on inner edges 195/65/15V

Centre stop lamp incomplete and insecure

Front brakes look low through wheels

Front wipers split

Oil leak

Signs of leakage from offside power steering ram not leaking @ time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2008 155,571 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 155,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 155,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 140,436 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 140,341 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 134,711 miles

f/brake discs deteriated & rears badly deteriated

low p/brake reserve

not all rear window stop light bulbs illuminated

oil leak

rear park & service brakes down on effort

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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P235 NJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P235 NJW, 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 P235 NJW registered?

P235 NJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P235 NJW shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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