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P240 JFL

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,275 mi
Last recorded61,275 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 JFL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,275 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 61,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 58,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brakes slight bind.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,926 miles

rear brakes slight bind.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,191 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 55,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,727 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 49,727 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P240 JFL is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P240 JFL, 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 P240 JFL registered?

P240 JFL is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P240 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 JFL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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