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P243 GTV

1997 Rover 620

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,031 mi
Last recorded170,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 GTV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 170,031 miles

SRS warning lamp staying on.

handbrake effiency weak / near minimum

Pass 5 Jun 2010 166,001 miles

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

SRS lamp on.

slight corrosion, brake and fuel pipes along side of fuel tank

Pass 4 Jun 2009 159,330 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 159,330 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 159,051 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

SRS light stays on.

front no.plate damaged

oil leak, filter appears loose?

Pass 2 Apr 2008 151,780 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 151,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 142,860 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 142,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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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P243 GTV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver 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 P243 GTV, 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 P243 GTV registered?

P243 GTV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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