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P25 SMA

1997 Rover 620

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,058 mi
Last recorded169,058 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 SMA
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 169,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc stone guard severly deteriated

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 Sep 2012 169,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc stone guard severly deteriated

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2011 165,045 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES SPLIT AND DETERIOATED.

CHECK FRONT BRAKE PAD THICKNESS.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE,AND CRACKS.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS.

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR HEAD DAMAGE.

OFFSIDE INER C.V. BOOT SPLIT.

RUST HOLES BOTH REAR BACK PLATES.

SCRATCH LOWER CENTER WINDSCREEN.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 165,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES SPLIT AND DETERIOATED.

CHECK FRONT BRAKE PAD THICKNESS.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE,AND CRACKS.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS.

NEARSIDE WING MIRROR HEAD DAMAGE.

OFFSIDE INER C.V. BOOT SPLIT.

RUST HOLES BOTH REAR BACK PLATES.

SCRATCH LOWER CENTER WINDSCREEN.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 162,246 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 3mm.

minimal hand brake travel remaining.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 162,246 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH NOW 3mm.

minimal hand brake travel remaining.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 149,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 138,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 127,328 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 127,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 114,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 104,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,319 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 94,318 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front antiroll bar mount corroding,n/s/r brake pads low

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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P25 SMA is a 1997 Rover 620 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P25 SMA, 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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P25 SMA is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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