MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,087 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 620?
Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P279 VWU is a 1997 Rover 620 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P279 VWU, 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 P279 VWU registered?
P279 VWU is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 5 April 1997.
Is P279 VWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P279 VWU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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