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P312 LDP

1997 Rover 620

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,332 mi
Last recorded80,332 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 LDP
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,107 miles

Offside Rear sill slighty rusty at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,979 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 75,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,939 miles

both rear brake back plates rusted

rear outer and inner sills slightly rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,422 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,492 miles

all tyres worn inner shoulders

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,492 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres worn inner shoulders

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,891 miles

nearside and offside rear back plates corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 27 Jun 2014 68,891 miles

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

nearside and offside rear back plates corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake back plates corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 65,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake back plates corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,401 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long handbrake travel

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly lower than offside

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,314 miles

hand brake travel high.

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes from flexi hoses starting to corrode.

nearside rear tyre on limit.

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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P312 LDP is a 1997 Rover 620 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P312 LDP, 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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P312 LDP is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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