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P246 LEW

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 LEW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,059 miles

both front steering rack boots perished

both rear top ball joint boots perished

sill kits fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,059 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front steering rack boots perished

both front top ball joint boots damaged

both rear top ball joints boots perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,912 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,071 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill kit fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2012 93,984 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill kit fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,661 miles

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

sill kit fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,756 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

N/S/F tyre perished

O/S/F tyre slightly binding

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated inside

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 82,060 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,395 miles

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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P246 LEW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P246 LEW, 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 P246 LEW registered?

P246 LEW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P246 LEW safe to buy?

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