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P256 OVM

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,191 mi
Last recorded100,191 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 OVM
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 100,191 miles

slight freeplay nearside front top suspention ball joint

Fail 4 Jun 2008 102,181 miles

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

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

slight freeplay nearside front top suspention ball joint

Pass 3 Feb 2007 87,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 74,192 miles

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

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

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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P256 OVM is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P256 OVM, 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 P256 OVM registered?

P256 OVM is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P256 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 OVM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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