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P23 MFL

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,462 mi
Last recorded160,462 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 MFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 160,462 miles

Brake warning indicates a fault

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front nearside and offside brake back plates deteriorated

Horn ineffective

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern defective

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside door glass insecure

Offside mirror tapped up

Offside wiper blade ineffective

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear nearside and offside brake discs worn

Rear offside and nearside back plates deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 11 Jul 2009 152,804 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 132,753 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 113,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 113,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 107,523 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 107,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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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P23 MFL is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P23 MFL, 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

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What year was P23 MFL registered?

P23 MFL is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P23 MFL safe to buy?

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