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P308 HFC

1997 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,691 mi
Last recorded161,691 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 HFC
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 161,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 161,671 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 156,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 150,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 144,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 138,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P308 HFC is a 1997 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P308 HFC, 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 P308 HFC registered?

P308 HFC is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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