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P259 MHL

1997 Rover 620

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 MHL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 122,878 miles

windscreen crack on nearside

Pass 21 Jan 2011 120,212 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 117,617 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 117,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 114,654 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 114,654 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 100,345 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 89,553 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 86,317 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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P259 MHL is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 P259 MHL, 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 P259 MHL registered?

P259 MHL is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P259 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 MHL 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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