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P253 AUM

1997 Rover 620

Black Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,448 mi
Last recorded141,448 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 AUM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2013 141,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 137,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 131,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 124,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 118,676 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Nov 2007 110,355 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 110,194 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 102,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 93,800 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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P253 AUM is a 1997 Rover 620 in Black with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P253 AUM, 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 P253 AUM registered?

P253 AUM is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P253 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 AUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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