CarVerify

Free Car Check

P261 ALJ

1997 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,284 mi
Last recorded151,284 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 ALJ
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 143,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,888 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 126,218 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 117,363 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 104,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,471 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 94,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 91,025 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
Full Rover 620 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P261 ALJ is a 1997 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P261 ALJ, 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

How do I check the history of P261 ALJ?

You can check the full history of P261 ALJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P261 ALJ registered?

P261 ALJ is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P261 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 ALJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P261 ALJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P261 ALJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.