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P254 MJW

1997 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,940 mi
Last recorded149,940 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 MJW
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 149,940 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 149,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 137,873 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 137,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 100,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 100,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 19 Aug 2005 75,255 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 75,136 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P254 MJW is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P254 MJW, 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 P254 MJW registered?

P254 MJW is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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