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P266 KVV

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,409 mi
Last recorded124,409 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 KVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,409 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket at flexi corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2013 124,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket at flexi corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 120,086 miles

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

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

airbag light on

nearside front wiper split on end

Fail 5 Mar 2012 120,082 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

nearside front wiper split on end

Pass 7 Mar 2011 116,248 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 116,248 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 111,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch fluid low

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 104,584 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 10,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 100,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 100,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 96,236 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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P266 KVV is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P266 KVV, 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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P266 KVV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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